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 24, 2021. Transcript Right. Right okay. Good morning everyone. Thank you for being here have several updates for you. I’ll start with an Afghanistan evacuation update uh […]

The Value of the Invitation Hymn The invitation hymn at the conclusion of the sermon has become a mainstay in American churches. God doesn’t command that preachers conclude their sermon with an invitation to come to Jesus “while we stand and sing,” but the invitation flows from God’s character—his desire for fellowship with his creation. […]

Department of State Daily Press Briefing – August 23, 2021 Transcript Good afternoon. So let me offer a few updates on the top about Afghanistan and then happy to take your questions as you heard this morning. From three a.m. On august 22nd 23 A. M. On august 23rd 28. U. S. military flights evacuated […]

New Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, August 20 2021. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation including training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills and Marines Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. […]

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, deployed with the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, arrives at Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA), Afghanistan, in support of Afghanistan evacuation, August 21, 2021. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the U.S. State Department in the departure of U.S. and allied civilian personnel from Afghanistan and to […]