David Vergun

Space Development Agency Addresses Growing Capability Gaps

The space domain is vital to warfighters, with information from satellites used for such things as communications, missile tracking and…

5 years ago

Freedom of Navigation Vital to Security, Commerce

To guarantee a free and open Indo-Pacific region, the United States will continue to exercise its right to navigate above,…

5 years ago

Esper Would Continue Pentagon Emphasis on Readiness, Partnerships, Reform

Army Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper told senators that he would continue to prioritize training, modernization, building alliances and partnerships…

5 years ago

Army Astronaut to Celebrate First Moon Landing With Space Launch

Army Col. (Dr.) Andrew Morgan wasn't even born yet when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. However, Morgan, an astronaut,…

5 years ago

President Praises U.S. Military, Families in S. Korea

The hearts of 330 million Americans beat with gratitude for the selfless service of U.S. forces serving in South Korea,…

5 years ago

Community Leaders Learn About America’s Military

The latest iteration of a secretary of a defense-sponsored outreach program that gives American business and community leaders an immersive…

5 years ago

NASCAR Festivities Include Reminder About Honoring Fallen Heroes

Kim Joiner, the acting principal deputy assistant to the secretary of defense for strategic engagement, provided the State of Freedom…

5 years ago

DOD Improves Recruiting, Retention Efforts

The military services are working hard to improve their recruiting efforts in spite of a variety of challenges, the Defense…

5 years ago

Pentagon: U.S. Leads World in Nuke Reduction Efforts

For decades, the United States has led the world in efforts to reduce the number of nuclear weapons, the deputy…

5 years ago

Pentagon: 2020 Budget Request Essential to Security

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan, Defense Department Comptroller and Chief Financial Officer David L. Norquist and Chairman of the…

5 years ago

Armed Forces Entertainment Boosts Troop Morale

Founded in 1951, Armed Forces Entertainment provides the best American entertainment to U.S. troops and family members stationed overseas, prioritizing…

5 years ago

Pentagon Testing Hypersonics, Directed Energy Weapons, Lasers

The Defense Department's enduring mission is to provide combat-ready forces to deter war and protect the security of the United…

5 years ago

Nuclear Triad Important to America’s National Security

The United States' strategic nuclear arsenal has been based on the nuclear triad system since the 1960s. The triad refers…

5 years ago

DOD Task Force to Address Military Sexual Assaults

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan released a memorandum to all of the military services announcing the establishment of a…

5 years ago

Pentagon: Humanitarian Operations Save Lives, Build Goodwill

The Defense Department frequently participates in humanitarian assistance and disaster response missions in the U.S. and abroad. DOD is uniquely…

5 years ago