| Gates Cites Importance of U.S.-Japanese Relationship Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, in Singapore for an Asia security summit, underscored the need for continuing the strong security relationship between the United States and Japan to meet the mutual challenges they face. defense.gov |
Acquisition Reform Plays Key Role in Pentagon's Cost Savings The Defense Department has the opportunity to save billions of taxpayer dollars through acquisitions reform, but only if it grows its workforce with the right federal workers in place to oversee contracts. defense.gov |
Marines Support Pakistan Flood Relief Efforts The Marine Corps has responded to the crisis in Pakistan with troops, aircraft and a host of evacuation support, and relief supplies. defense.gov |
Helmand Province Sees Governance, Economic Improvements Lindy Cameron, Britain's senior representative in southern Afghanistan, said Helmand province is experiencing significant progress in local governments, justice institutions and economic indicators. defense.gov |
Family Matters Blog: First Lady Urges Leaders to Hire Spouses In this blog, we highlight First Lady Michelle Obama's recent speech to the Clinton Global Initiative meeting where she urged attendees to consider hiring military spouses. defense.gov |