Dec. 1, 2018

Bush’s Legacy Includes Decisive Military Action

WASHINGTON — President George H.W. Bush has died at age 94.

Oct. 3, 2017

Effects of South Asia Strategy Already Being Felt, Mattis Tells Senate

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the certainty engendered by President Donald J. Trump's South Asia strategy already is paying dividends in Afghanistan.

Aug. 21, 2017

President Unveils New Afghanistan, South Asia Strategy

WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump unveiled a new strategy that encompasses Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and South Asia during an address to the nation at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va.

June 14, 2017

President Gives Mattis Authority to Set U.S. Troop Strength in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump has delegated authority to manage the number of U.S. troops sent to Afghanistan to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.

May 29, 2017

Trump Leads Nation’s Remembrance on Memorial Day

WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump, along with his top defense leaders, paid the nation’s respects to those lost in war during Memorial Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery.

April 11, 2017

Mattis: ‘No Doubt’ Syrian Regime Responsible for Chemical Attacks on Citizens

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said he personally reviewed the intelligence on the Syrian regime’s chemical attack on its own people and in response to the attack, the U.S. government began a deliberate process to recommend diplomatic and military options to the president.

Feb. 6, 2017

Trump: America Will Stand With Those Who Stand for Freedom

WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump expressed his and the nation's gratitude to service members at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., and told them that the United States will stand with those who stand in the defense of freedom.