JUST IN: Pentagon Puts 8,500 Troops On ‘High Alert’ Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby announced Monday that the U.S. Defense Department put 8,500 troops on ‘high alert’ to support NATO’s response force if activated to a conflict in Ukraine.
WATCH: Pentagon holds news conference
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‘It’s Part Of Being A Service Member’: Kirby Pressed On Defense Department Vaccine Mandate
Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby addressed the Defense Department’s vaccine mandate when pressed about cadets leaving the service after the mandate was announced.
‘There Will Be Severe Consequences’: Pentagon Says US Sending Clear Message To Putin
Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby was asked Friday what kind of message it sends the Kremlin that the U.S. is responding to a Russian troop build-up on the Ukraine border is a letter. Kirby said the response from the U.S. is…
US ‘Ready To Meet Security Commitments’ To South Korea As Kim Conducts Ballistic Missile Tests
The Pentagon reiterated support to South Korea Friday as Kim Jung-Un continues to hold a series of ballistic missile tests in recent weeks.
Pentagon Holds Press Briefing As US And Russian Diplomats Continue Talks On Ukraine
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby addressed reporters on Friday as tensions along the Ukrainian-Russian border continue to garner international scrutiny. READ MORE: http://hill.cm/0HvdZB9
Pentagon Holds Briefing Amid Negotiations With Russia On Ukraine Border Crisis
Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby took questions from reporters Monday from the Pentagon as diplomats in Europe work to resolve issues along the Russia-Ukraine border.
‘Absolutely Tracking Santa’: Pentagon Reassures Reporter NORAD Santa Tracker Will Run
During a Monday briefing with reporters, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said there were no plans to shutter the popular NORAD Santa Tracker program amid rising COVID-19 cases across the U.S.
‘How Many Extremists Did You Find?’: Reporter Presses Pentagon On New Anti-Extremists Policy
Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby said Monday that the U.S. Department of Defense found roughly 100 service members demonstrated some behaviors identified in the Pentagon’s new policy to combat domestic extremism.
