Oct. 21, 2024 Austin Affirms United States' Unwavering Support for Ukraine During Visit to Kyiv The U.S. remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine as Russia's disregard for international norms and ongoing war of aggression continues to threaten democracies throughout the globe, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a visit to Ukraine.
Dec. 13, 2023 U.S. Remains Steadfast in Support of Ukraine, Israel DOD will continue to work closely with allies and partners worldwide to support Ukraine as it fights for freedom and to meet the clear objectives set out by President Joe Biden, the Pentagon press secretary said.
Oct. 31, 2023 Turkish Air Force integrates with U.S. Bombers in long-planned mission U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron arrived Tuesday, at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, for a historic hot-pit refuel as part of a long-planned bomber task force mission.
Aug. 18, 2021 Afghanistan Crisis Remains Fluid, Dynamic, DOD Spokesman Says The crisis in Afghanistan remains fluid and dynamic and it is ever-changing, Pentagon Spokesman John F. Kirby said in an operational update of U.S. military operations in that country.
March 23, 2021 9th EBS conducts first European B-1 hot-pit A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron took off from Ørland Air Force Base, Norway, to participate in a Bomber Task Force Europe training mission, Spring Spear, on March 12, 2021.