On August 28th, 2021 the US Navy celebrated the commissioning of USS Vermont (SSN-792). The ceremony took place aboard submarine base New London, Connecticut. Transcript Good morning ladies and gentlemen, it’s my distinct honor and privilege to welcome you to naval submarine base, New London for the commissioning commemoration of USs Vermont, I’m lieutenant Joshua […]

Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby and Army Maj. Gen. William D. “Hank” Taylor, Joint Staff deputy director for regional operations, brief the media at the Pentagon, August 30, 2021. Transcript Good morning military operations in Afghanistan continue with our primary focus on the safety and security of the troops who remain in Kabul. On […]

(August 27, 2021) Naval Station Rota receives its first wave of evacuees for Operation Allies Refuge, in support of the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to […]

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken delivers on-camera remarks to the press on efforts to bring Americans home and support for the broader evacuation from Afghanistan, August 25, 2021 Transcript Good afternoon, I’d like to give you all an update on the situation in Afghanistan and our ongoing efforts there, particularly as they relate to […]

Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby and Army Maj. Gen. William D. “Hank” Taylor, Joint Staff deputy director for regional operations, brief the media at the Pentagon, August 25, 2021. Transcript Mhm. Good morning everyone. Thank you for being here this morning. Um Like yesterday I’ll provide an update on the Afghan operation and then […]