Russian forces are in the initial phase of the invasion of Ukraine and attacking through three corridors, a senior defense official said.
NATO is a transatlantic alliance of 30 like-minded North American and European countries securing peace since 1949.
The Defense Department is working closely with the Department of Health and Human Services and the State Department to provide support in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.
As the 28th secretary of defense, Lloyd J. Austin III is the principal assistant to the president in all matters relating to the Department of Defense and also serves on the National Security Council.
Russian conflict with Ukraine would be Vladimir Putin's "war of choice" and he would be solely to blame for the death, suffering and destruction that an invasion would entail, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.
A large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine is imminent with Russian forces arrayed against the country "as ready as they can be," a senior defense official said.
During Engineers Week, Feb. 20-26, the Defense Department highlights its efforts to develop a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce and to increase understanding of and interest in engineering and technology.
The Defense Logistics Agency has been working with the U.S. Postal Service to pack and distribute 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests to American households.
The Defense Department recognizes the bravery and exceptional service of Black military and civilian personnel and celebrates the richness and diversity of their achievements during February and all year.
More than three decades ago, the movie Top Gun not only had everyone feeling "the need for speed," it also introduced the Navy's elite fighter weapons school to the world.
Take a glimpse into the daily lives of the Defense Department and its people through the eyes of military photographers during operations, training activities, humanitarian missions and other major events of 2021.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, America's final resting place for those whose remains have not been found or identified, inspires reflection on service, valor, sacrifice and mourning.
Take a look behind the lens at the missions and accomplishments of the men and women who serve in the U.S. armed forces.