Marines participate in an underwater navigation course at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, April 28, 2021.
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Air Force Senior Airman Valentine Anye, a radiologic technologist with the 335th Air Expeditionary Group, screens his mother-in-law at the federally-run community vaccination center at the Greenbelt Metro Station in Greenbelt, Md., May 4, 2021. U.S. Northern Command, through Army North, remains committed to providing continued, flexible Defense Department support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency as part of the whole-of-government response to COVID-19.
Receiving a Vaccine
A soldier receives the COVID-19 vaccine at Fort Drum, N.Y., May 3, 2021. Soldiers are continuing to register for the COVID-19 vaccine on Fort Drum.
Formation Foursome
The Thunderbirds, the Air Force's flight demonstration squadron, perform during the Speed of Sound Airshow in St. Joseph, Mo., May 2, 2020.
Spirit Show
An Air Force B-2 Spirit flies during an airshow over Rosecrans Memorial Airport in St. Joseph, Mo., May 2, 2021.
Bridge Builders
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Aaron Landrum cuts lumber to construct a heavy timber bridge at Naval Base Ventura County, Calif., May 3, 2021.
Obedience Course
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Julian Reid directs Sshelton, a military working dog, through an obedience course at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 7, 2021.
Physical Fitness
Marine Corps recruits participate in physical training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 11, 2021.
Live Fire
Soldiers conduct a live-fire from the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during Northern Edge 21 at at Fort Greely, Alaska, May 11, 2021. The exercise is designed to improve joint combat readiness.
Northern Edge
Soldiers wrap up a joint forcible entry operation during Northern Edge at Fort Greely, Alaska, May 11, 2021. The exercise is designed to improve joint combat readiness.
Radar Work
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Hodges installs a radar beacon on an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Arabian Sea, May 11, 2021.
Drill Practice
Navy recruits participate in drill practice at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill., May 3, 2021.
New Officials Sworn-in at the Department of Defense
May 11, 2021
The following individuals have been sworn-in virtually or in-person from March 30, 2021, through May 10, 2021.
- Elsa Alvarado, Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs for Strategic Communications
- Warren Bass, Director of Speechwriting, Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs
- Samuel Brannen, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Plans and Posture
- Chidi Blyden, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs
- Kathy Chung, Deputy Director of Protocol, Office of the Secretary of Defense
- Elena Crespa, Special Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
- Michael Donley, Director of Administration & Management
- Keenan Geter, Protocol Officer, Office of the Secretary of Defense
- Dr. Colin Kahl, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
- Jamie Pinkham, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works)
- Rachel Ross, Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the Army
- Valentine Sanders, Director, Travel Operations, Office of the Secretary of Defense
- Lauren Vargas, Special Assistant to the Under Secretary of the Air Force
For the lists of personnel sworn-in previously, please see the releases on Jan. 20, 2021, Feb. 9, 2021, Feb. 16, 2021, Feb. 22, 2021, March 1, 2021, March 9, 2021, March 15, 2021, and March 29, 2021.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Benjamin "Benny" Gantz
May 12, 2021
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby provided the following readout:
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke today with Israeli Minister of Defense Benjamin “Benny” Gantz. Secretary Austin conveyed the Department’s ironclad support for Israel’s legitimate right to defend itself and its people, and he strongly condemned the launching of rockets by Hamas and other terrorists groups that targeted Israeli civilians. He reiterated the importance of all involved parties to take steps to restore calm.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Austin's Phone Call With Australian Minister for Defence Dutton
May 11, 2021
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Australian Minister for Defence Peter Dutton by phone today, reaffirming the strength, endurance, and resilience of the U.S.-Australia Alliance – the Unbreakable Alliance.
Secretary Austin conveyed appreciation for Australian support to premier Alliance activities – especially the 2021 deployment of the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin.
Secretary Austin and Minister Dutton committed to sustain progress on Alliance priorities, reiterating their support for collaborative approaches to address security challenges throughout the Indo-Pacific region – working together with other likeminded partners.
Secretary Austin and Minister Dutton acknowledged the close alignment in both nations’ perspectives and priorities in addressing pressing regional and global security concerns.
Secretary Austin emphasized the importance of maintaining a Free and Open Indo-Pacific – founded on broadly held international rules, laws, and norms.
Secretary Austin looks forward to the annual Australia-U.S. Ministerial (AUSMIN) meeting this fall and the opportunity to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Unbreakable Alliance.
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