The Defense Department logistics capability stands ready to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza, said Sonali Korde of USAID's bureau for humanitarian assistance.
Officials held a media roundtable on the annual report of Sexual Assault in the Military.
The Defense Department and the Interior Department renewed a memorandum of understanding that spells out how the two agencies will continue their cooperation to conserve threatened and endangered species that live on DOD lands and training ranges.
Officials with the U.S. Agency for International Development and U.S. Central Command held a briefing on Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a statement on the FY23 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military.
DOD's Fiscal Year 2023 report on sexual assault in the military shows that the estimated prevalence of sexual assault and harassment declined in the active force, compared to levels last measured in 2021.
Dr. Ely Ratner, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, spoke by video teleconference with Chinese Major General Li Bin, Director of the Central Military Commission Office for International Military Cooperation, to discuss issues of mutual concern.
The Defense Department announced awards of $6.5 million and $8.4 million to Canadian companies Fortune Minerals Limited and Lomiko Metals, Inc. through the Defense Production Act Investment program to help support the U.S. - Canadian Joint Action Plan on Critical Minerals.