Leon Panetta Holiday Message

Secretary of Defense wishes the men and women of the U.S. military and their families and happy and safe holiday season.

Secretary of Defense Visits Djibouti

SecDef Message

Income SECDEF Leon e. Panetta special Fourth of July message to the troops.

Gates 9/11 Ceremony

Defense Secretary Robert Gates paid tribute to America's servicemembers during a ceremony Saturday honoring those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon.

Today´s Top News 01 September 2010

Former U.S. Forces-Iraq commander, General Ray Odierno praises Iraqi Security Forces and Defense Secretary Robert Gates thanks troops for their service in Iraq.

Today´s Top News 31 August 2010

President Obama thanks troops at Fort Bliss for their service in Iraq and says the task there is not done yet. Also, Defense Secretary Gates speaks to the American Legion Conference.

Gates on Afghanistan

Defense Secretary Robert Gates speaks to an American Legion audience about the full return of resources to Afghanistan.

Gates at American Legion

Defense Secretary Robert Gates honored America's servicemembers who were killed or wounded in the mission to bring democracy to Iraq.

Today´s Top News 13 August 2010

Helicopters continue the humanitarian mission in Pakistan, and Secretary Gates urges servicemembers to respond to the ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' e-mail survey.

Flood Relief in Pakistan

Secretary Gates says the U.S. military's flood relief mission in Pakistan shows America's long-term commitment to that nation's security and stability.

''Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates urges troops to complete the confidential ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' survey in order to better inform both Congress and the DoD.

Gates Talks Pakistan

U. S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates says the military relationship with Pakistan has improved.

Gates Efficiency Message

In his ongoing effort to eliminate unnecessary military spending, Defense Secretary Robert Gates is asking all servicemembers and DoD employees to submit their ideas for saving money.

Initiative Response

Officials with Joint Forces Command have responded to the efficiency initiatives announced Monday by Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

Mullen on Initiatives

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Admiral Mike Mullen is throwing his support behind recommendations announced Monday by Defense Secretary Robert Gates to make the DoD more efficient.

Gen Cartwright on Budget

The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs says the budget initiatives announced by Defense Secretary Gates Monday will move the Pentagon in a direction that preserves national security.

Pentagon Efficiency

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has authorized each of the military services to consider consolidation or closure of excess bases to make the Department of Defense more efficient.

Special SECDEF Update

SECDEF Robert Gates delivers a special message about the efforts of the Department of Defense to reduce the department's overhead cost and eliminate excess spending. SECDEF Gates says that these efforts may result in the loss of jobs, but the DoD is doing everything in its power to assist with the transition.

Today's Top News 09 August 2010

General Peter Chiarelli says stopping Army suicides begins with leaders recognizing early signs, and Defense Secretary Gates plans to recommend eliminating a military command.

Military Command Closing

Defense Secretary Robert Gates has announced plans to recommend eliminating a major military command in Norfolk, VA.