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Scientific, business and government leaders examined the impact of the 2011 earthquake off the coast of Japan that triggered a series of events from tsunami to the meltdown of Fukushima nucl…

Defense officials testified about recent developments in China’s military capabilities and strategic position. They talked about China’s relations with its neighbors and the U.S., military s…

Secretary Gates and Secretary Clinton testified about 2010 supplemental spending requests for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. They urged senators to approve a $37.5 billion request and s…

Representatives of each of the armed services testified about military readiness and budget requests for fiscal year 2008. They talked about personnel recruitment and retention, equipment an…

Department of Defense officials made their final presentation to the 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. They summarized the 19 regional hearings conducted as well as the 1…

The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission heard testimony on potential additions to the Department of Defense’s recommendations for future base closings and realignments made …

Pentagon officials released the Base Realignment and Closure Report, the Pentagon’s recommendations for base closures. The recommendations are the result of the Defense Base Closure and Real…

Secretary Rumsfeld and defense officials briefed reporters about the official announcement of the fiscal year 2006 budget submission for the Department of Defense. Among the topics they addr…

Mr. Hamre briefed reporters on the Defense Department’s readiness after the date change to 2000. He said that there were no significant incidents resulting from computer problems and that th…

Defense Department officials briefed reporters on preparations made to ensure military readiness should computer problems result with the date change on January 1, 2000. Among the issues the…