News Archive

Sept. 25, 2018

Mattis, Malaysian Counterpart Reaffirm Defense Relationship

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary James N. Mattis met with Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamad bin Sabu at the Pentagon yesterday to reaffirm the defense relationship between the United States and Malaysia.

Sept. 21, 2018

Mattis Pays Tribute to Prisoners of War, Missing in Action

WASHINGTON — Service members who were held as prisoners of war and those still missing from the nation's wars deserve respect and admiration from the nation for which they fought, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said.

Sept. 19, 2018

Mattis, Philippine Counterpart Discuss Defense Relationship

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana met at the Pentagon to discuss the longstanding defense relationship between their nations.

Sept. 8, 2018

U.S., India Talks Demonstrate Shared Commitment, Pentagon Official Says

WASHINGTON — Talks in New Delhi between top diplomatic and defense leaders from the United States and India provided a demonstrable signal of a shared commitment to a forward-looking strategic partnership, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White said.

Aug. 28, 2018

Mattis, Indonesian Counterpart Reaffirm Defense Relationship

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu discussed a broad range of defense issues during a meeting at the Pentagon, where Mattis thanked the defense minister for his country’s leadership in the region.

Aug. 28, 2018

McCain’s Life Should Serve as Example for Today’s Service Members, Mattis Says

WASHINGTON — The life of Arizona Sen. John S. McCain, whose faith in country saw him through more than five years in captivity in Vietnam, should serve as an example for service members today, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said.

Aug. 28, 2018

Mattis: U.S. Military Becoming ‘Stronger, More Lethal, More Agile’

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department is making significant progress along its three strategic lines of effort described in the National Defense Strategy issued in January, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis told reporters at the Pentagon.

Aug. 20, 2018

Mattis Impressed With Colombian Progress, Concerned About Venezuela

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said he came away from Colombia impressed by the progress he witnessed during his recent trip to South America, praising the nation's military and police capabilities, but is concerned about the unrest in neighboring Venezuela.