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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin makes remarks at a virtual Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at the Pentagon in Washington.

Defense Secretary Austin calls out those who advocate isolationism

In remarks at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said United States must reject calls to turn away from global interests.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

30 hours ago

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.

Defense Secretary Austin meets with Zelenskyy in Ukraine

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Kyiv to make a high-profile push to keep money and weapons flowing to Ukraine.

By Tara Copp and Felipe Dana, The Associated Press

2 weeks ago

US strikes Iran-linked sites in Syria after attacks on US troops

The strikes come in retaliation for a slew of drone and missile attacks against U.S. bases and personnel in the region that began early last week.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

6 weeks ago

Blinken, Austin say US ready to protect American troops in Middle East

The two men say the United States is ready to protect American forces or personnel in the Middle East should the Israel-Hamas war escalate.

6 weeks ago

USS Mount Whitney heading to Eastern Mediterranean

The ship is underway to support operations in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, U.S. 6th Fleet said Wednesday.

By Diana Stancy Correll

7 weeks ago

Blinken and Austin bolster US support for Israel

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is assuring Israel that “we have your back” as he and America’s top diplomat met with Israeli and Arab leaders.

By Lolita C. Baldor

7 weeks ago