Nation Dec 03 Defense Secretary Austin says U.S. faces pivotal years in countering China’s rise By Tara Copp, Associated Press
Politics Dec 08 Watch 4:55 Biden taps ‘barrier-breaking soldier’ to lead Defense Department President-elect Joe Biden announced retired U.S. Army General Lloyd Austin as his selection for secretary of defense, a choice that has sparked a variety of reactions. Nick Schifin reports.
World Oct 27 U.S. defense chief: Killing of writer is threat to stability The killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi “undermines regional stability” and the U.S. State Department plans to take further action in response to the killing, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Saturday. By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press
World Jun 21 Pentagon chief to boost military support for U.S. allies, Baltic nations Heading to Europe, Defense Secretary Ash Carter is carrying a strong message of U.S. military support for American allies and Baltic nations to help calm growing concerns about Russian aggression. By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press