Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to discuss urgent regional threats and reiterated unwavering U.S. support for Israel's defense.
Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander held a call with Bulgarian Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov to congratulate him on his appointment.
Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that sealift and aerial refueling capabilities are top readiness concerns.
Air Force Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, the commander of U.S. Transportation Command, testified before the House Armed Services Committee regarding the posture of the Defense Department's mobility enterprise and funding.