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President Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Defense Secretary Robert Gates spoke to reporters about the White House Afghanistan and Pakistan strategy review. The review found th…

Defense Department officials testified on the Department of Defense Working Group survey of the issues associated with a repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy banning gays and lesbian…

Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen, and officials tasked with conducting a study on military attitudes toward service by openly gay and lesbian person…

Secretary Gates spoke about the threat of cyber attacks on the U.S and proposed cuts in defense spending recommended by a presidential commission of debt reduction. He also answered question…

Secretaries Gates and Clinton talked to reporters and answered questions at the opening of NATO meetings in Brussels. The program ends abruptly due to a signal loss.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen testified on the potential repeal of the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy barring openly gay and lesbia…

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Kim Tae-Young spoke to reporters and answered questions at a joint press conference on U.S.-South Korean …

Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen held a news conference. Topics included Afghanistan war strategy, the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, an…

Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Undersecretary Ashton Carter spoke to reporters and answered questions about new military acquisition and procurement guidelines.

Defense Secretary Gates and France’s Defense Minister Morin spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of issues, including Iran sanctions. Defense Minister Morin said that the re…

A ceremony was held at the Pentagon Memorial to honor the memory of those killed there in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack. This was a private remembrance for the friends and family …

Vice President Joe Biden and others spoke from Victory Base Complex in Baghdad at a ceremony for the change of command and the beginning of “Operation New Dawn.” General Raymond Odierno was …

Defense Secretary Robert Gates addressed the American Legion National Convention. He spoke about the the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Iraq. In his remarks he warned against “prematu…

Defense Secretary Robert Gates spoke to reporters and answered questions on the military budget. In his remarks he laid out plans to cut the number of private contractors employed by the Pen…

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) held a change of director ceremony for incoming NGA Director Letitia A. Long and outgoing NGA Director Navy Vice Adm. Robert B. Murrett. She…

Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen spoke to reporters and answered questions about the release of classified war documents by the website WikiLeaks…

A retirement ceremony honoring Army General Stanley McChrystal was held on the parade field at Fort McNair, Washington, D.C. Speakers praised General McChrystal for his distinguished career …

Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen briefed reporters on a new policy regarding reporters' access to officers. It requires top officials to seek clearance before speaking with reporters on ce…

Obama administration officials testified about the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), focusing on implications for national security programs. Among the issues they addressed were …

Ashton Carter outlined a strategy for making existing military programs more efficient and cost-effective. Its part of a five-year effort by Secretary Gates to cut about $100 billion from th…