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Jan 18, 2021 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
“As is normal for military support to large security events, the Department will vet National Guardsmen who are in Washington, DC. While we have no intelligence indicating an insider threat, we are leaving no stone unturned in securing the Capitol.” - A/SD Chris Miller “This type of vetting often takes place by law enforcement for significant security events. However, in this case the scope of military participation is unique.”
Jan 7, 2021 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
"Yesterday’s violence at the Capitol was reprehensible and contrary to the tenets of the United States Constitution. In the midst of this tragedy, I was proud of the professionalism of our Department of Defense personnel. I want to specifically recognize the service of the District of Columbia National Guard. They performed with honor, integrity, and alacrity to protect people and property from unlawful acts.
Jan 8, 2020 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
The following statement is attributed to @ChiefPentSpox: At approximately 1730 EST on Jan. 7, Iran launched at least a dozen ballistic missiles against U.S. military & coalition forces in Iraq. It is clear that these missiles were launched from Iran & targeted at least two Iraqi military bases hosting U.S. military & coalition personnel at Al-Assad & Irbil.

We are working on initial battle damage assessments.
Jun 1, 2019 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
1 of 4: The DOD’s first Indo-Pacific Strategy Report (IPSR) was publicly released on June 1, 2019, and is available at go.usa.gov/xm63D.
#ShangriLaDialogue #SLD19 2 of 4: The DOD IPSR is a comprehensive articulation of DoD’s role within a whole-of-government strategy for the #IndoPacific region.
May 25, 2019 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
1 of 4: On Wednesday, torrential rain and drastic wind gusts overcame America’s most hallowed grounds. Visitors ran for cover. News media piled into vehicles together. The streets flooded. Trees as old as the cemetery itself broke at the trunk and came crashing down. 2 of 4: But America's Regiment endured. They found low ground and held fast through the wind and the rain. Some had to be to ordered to stand down from planting flags, still determined to continue to #HonorTheFallen.
May 3, 2019 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
1 of 4: In 2018, China continued to implement long-term, state-directed planning that challenges the economies of high-tech exporting nations and supports the Chinese military' s development. #ChinaReport 2 of 4: The "Made in China 2025" program seeks to replace imported technology with Chinese domestic products while stressing the mastery of advanced dual-use technologies to support China's military objectives.