Mar 28 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as Philippines warn of countermeasures against China at sea By Associated Press The Philippine president said Thursday that his government would take action against what he called dangerous attacks by the Chinese coast guard and suspected militia ships in the disputed South China Sea, saying “Filipinos do not yield.”… Continue reading
Feb 26 WATCH: Pentagon releases report on failure to quickly notify Biden and others of Austin’s hospitalization By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The review, which was done by Secretary Lloyd Austin's subordinates, largely absolves anyone of wrongdoing for the secrecy surrounding his hospitalization, which included several days in the intensive care unit. Continue reading
Feb 12 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as hospitalized Austin cancels trip for NATO meeting By Tara Copp, Associated Press Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized again Sunday to address a bladder issue as he continues to recover from prostate cancer and has transferred authorities to his deputy, the Pentagon said. Continue reading
Jan 25 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing By Tara Copp, Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder is expected to hold a news briefing on Thursday as China accuses the U.S. of abusing international law with its military maneuvers in the western Pacific… Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as U.S. military strikes Houthis in Yemen By News Desk and Associated Press The strikes followed an official announcement Wednesday that the U.S. has put the Houthis back on its list of specially designated global terrorists. Continue reading
Jan 05 Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized due to complications after minor procedure, Pentagon says By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press It was the department's first acknowledgement that Austin had been admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Continue reading
Jan 04 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing after Houthis launch sea drone to attack ships By News Desk and Associated Press Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder would not say whether any military action would follow Thursday's launch of the sea drone. Continue reading
Dec 21 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as top military official meets with Beijing By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder held a news briefing on Thursday as top military officials meet with their Chinese counterparts. Continue reading
Dec 12 WATCH: Pentagon holds daily briefing as Zelenskyy visits Washington to meet with Biden By Associated Press Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder will hold a news briefing on Tuesday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeals to leaders in Congress for U.S. aid for his fighters in the war with Russia. Continue reading
Dec 07 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing following grounding of Osprey fleet after fatal crash By Tara Copp, Associated Press The military announced late Wednesday it was grounding all of its Osprey V-22 helicopters, one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in a crash off the coast of Japan. Continue reading