Aug 29 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing after Army makes statement on Arlington cemetery incident By Associated Press Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh held a news briefing on Thursday after an Army spokesman said an Arlington National Cemetery official was “abruptly pushed aside” in an altercation with former President Donald Trump’s staff during a wreath-laying ceremony to… Continue reading
Aug 27 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Israeli announces it rescued hostage held by Hamas By Associated Press The rescue brought a rare moment of joy to Israelis amid months of grinding war but also another painful reminder of the scores of hostages remaining in captivity despite international efforts to broker a cease-fire agreement in which they would… Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks continue By Associated Press The United States, Qatar and Egypt have spent months trying to broker a cease-fire deal and hostage release but major gaps remain. Continue reading
Aug 15 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as lawmakers ask leaders to keep military out of election politics By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press In a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Gen. CQ Brown, lawmakers asked the defense leaders to reaffirm that U.S. law prohibits forces from being used for civilian law enforcement and that they should not carry out unlawful orders. Continue reading
Aug 15 Pentagon will require cognitive assessments to protect military personnel from ‘blast overpressure’ By David Sharp, Associated Press The Defense Department is going to require cognitive assessments for new personnel as part of updated guidance aimed at protecting personnel from “blast overpressure” as leaders seek to mitigate risks of brain injury associated with repeated blasts. Continue reading
Aug 08 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as U.S. F-22s arrive in Middle East amid heightened tensions By Associated Press On Monday, several U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at a military base in Iraq, in what has been a recent uptick in strikes on American forces by Iranian-backed militias. Continue reading
Aug 02 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as Middle East tensions climb after killing of Hamas leader By News Desk and Associated Press Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh held a news briefing on Friday as tensions escalate in the Middle East after Israel was blamed for the killing of Hamas leaders. Continue reading
Jul 23 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as Israel’s Netanyahu makes first U.S. visit since Oct. 7 attack By News Desk and Associated Press Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder will hold a news briefing on Tuesday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Washington this week. Continue reading
Jul 16 WATCH: Pentagon holds daily briefing as Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza By Associated Press Defense Minister Yoav Galant said Tuesday that “Pier 28” will be established in Israel’s Ashdod port to help deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Continue reading
Jul 12 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as military announces end of pier meant to bring aid to Gaza By Lolita C. Baldor, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The White House and the Defense Department say the pier will cease operations "soon" but will not specify timing… Continue reading