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Bush and Cheney Meeting at the Pentagon

United States President-elect George W. Bush and US Vice President-elect Dick Cheney talk to reporters before their meeting with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Henry H. Shelton, U.S. Army, and US Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen in the Tank in the Pentagon in Washington, DC on January 10, 2001. Bush, Cheney and members of their National Security team met with Cohen and Shelton and received a briefing from the Joint Chiefs. The Tank is the secure conference room of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Mandatory Photo by Mamie M. Burke / DoD via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cheney Meets Alptemocin of Turkey

United States Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney hosted an Honor Arrival Cordon at the River Entrance of the Pentagon in Washington, DC on February 22, 1991 for Foreign Minister Kurtcebe Alptemocin of Turkey. Here they meet in the Seretary's office for a brief photo session. Mandatory Photo by Helene C. Stikkel / Dod via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cheney Visits USS Peleliu

United States Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney visits the USS Peleliu for a brief inspection and talk with Marines and Sailors on February 20, 1990. Mandatory Photo by Helene Stikkel / DoD via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cheney Swears-in Powell as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

United States Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney (left) administers the oath of office to General Colin L. Powell, United States Army, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, DC on October 3, 1989. General Powell's wife, Alma, is shown holding the Bible. Mandatory Photo by Helene Stikkel / DoD via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rumsfeld Sworn-In as 21st US Secretary of Defense

Judge Larry Silverman swears Donald H. Rumsfeld, right, into office as the 21st United States Secretary of Defense during a White House Oval Office ceremony on January 26, 2001. Observing the proceedings are US Vice President Richard B. Cheney, far left, US President George W. Bush, and Rumsfeld's wife Joyce, holding the bible. Mandatory Photo by Robert D. Ward / DoD via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ÄLGOLYCKA SÖDER OM AVESTA

AVESTA, SVERIGE, 20250914Trafikplats Dalahästen i den södergående körriktning har en bilist kolliderat med en älg, Älgen ligger död på vägen i den norrgående körriktningen. Ambulans,polis och räddningstjänst på plats.Foto: Niklas Hagman / TT / Kod 10199 ***BETALBILD***

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ÄLGOLYCKA SÖDER OM AVESTA

AVESTA, SVERIGE, 20250914Trafikplats Dalahästen i den södergående körriktning har en bilist kolliderat med en älg, Älgen ligger död på vägen i den norrgående körriktningen. Ambulans,polis och räddningstjänst på plats.Foto: Niklas Hagman / TT / Kod 10199 ***BETALBILD***

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ÄLGOLYCKA SÖDER OM AVESTA

AVESTA, SVERIGE, 20250914Trafikplats Dalahästen i den södergående körriktning har en bilist kolliderat med en älg, Älgen ligger död på vägen i den norrgående körriktningen. Ambulans,polis och räddningstjänst på plats.Foto: Niklas Hagman / TT / Kod 10199 *** OBS: Synlig registreringsskylt *** ***BETALBILD***

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ÄLGOLYCKA SÖDER OM AVESTA

AVESTA, SVERIGE, 20250914Trafikplats Dalahästen i den södergående körriktning har en bilist kolliderat med en älg, Älgen ligger död på vägen i den norrgående körriktningen. Ambulans,polis och räddningstjänst på plats.Foto: Niklas Hagman / TT / Kod 10199 ***BETALBILD***

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ÄLGOLYCKA SÖDER OM AVESTA

AVESTA, SVERIGE, 20250914Trafikplats Dalahästen i den södergående körriktning har en bilist kolliderat med en älg, Älgen ligger död på vägen i den norrgående körriktningen. Ambulans,polis och räddningstjänst på plats.Foto: Niklas Hagman / TT / Kod 10199 ***BETALBILD***

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ÄLGOLYCKA SÖDER OM AVESTA

AVESTA, SVERIGE, 20250914Trafikplats Dalahästen i den södergående körriktning har en bilist kolliderat med en älg, Älgen ligger död på vägen i den norrgående körriktningen. Ambulans,polis och räddningstjänst på plats.Foto: Niklas Hagman / TT / Kod 10199 ***BETALBILD***

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ÄLGOLYCKA SÖDER OM AVESTA

AVESTA, SVERIGE, 20250914Trafikplats Dalahästen i den södergående körriktning har en bilist kolliderat med en älg, Älgen ligger död på vägen i den norrgående körriktningen. Ambulans,polis och räddningstjänst på plats.Foto: Niklas Hagman / TT / Kod 10199 *** OBS: Synlig registreringsskylt *** ***BETALBILD***

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ÄLGOLYCKA SÖDER OM AVESTA

AVESTA, SVERIGE, 20250914Trafikplats Dalahästen i den södergående körriktning har en bilist kolliderat med en älg, Älgen ligger död på vägen i den norrgående körriktningen. Ambulans,polis och räddningstjänst på plats.Foto: Niklas Hagman / TT / Kod 10199 ***BETALBILD***

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth responds to a question from the news media after being greeted by US chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Q. Brown Jr. as he arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, USA, 27 January 2025. The Department of Defense (DoD) will be disbanding all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs following the direction of President Donald J Trump's executive order.

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon

US chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Q. Brown Jr. listens as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth responds to a question from the news media as he arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, USA, 27 January 2025. The Department of Defense (DoD) will be disbanding all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs following the direction of President Donald J Trump's executive order.

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth responds to a question from the news media after being greeted by US chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Q. Brown Jr. as he arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, USA, 27 January 2025. The Department of Defense (DoD) will be disbanding all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs following the direction of President Donald J Trump's executive order.

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth responds to a question from the news media after being greeted by US chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Q. Brown Jr. as he arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, USA, 27 January 2025. The Department of Defense (DoD) will be disbanding all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs following the direction of President Donald J Trump's executive order.

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth responds to a question from the news media after being greeted by US chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Q. Brown Jr. as he arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, USA, 27 January 2025. The Department of Defense (DoD) will be disbanding all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs following the direction of President Donald J Trump's executive order.

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth responds to a question from the news media after being greeted by US chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Q. Brown Jr. as he arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, USA, 27 January 2025. The Department of Defense (DoD) will be disbanding all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs following the direction of President Donald J Trump's executive order.

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth responds to a question from the news media after being greeted by US chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Q. Brown Jr. as he arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, USA, 27 January 2025. The Department of Defense (DoD) will be disbanding all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs following the direction of President Donald J Trump's executive order.

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth responds to a question from the news media after being greeted by US chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Q. Brown Jr. as he arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, USA, 27 January 2025. The Department of Defense (DoD) will be disbanding all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs following the direction of President Donald J Trump's executive order.

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is greeted by US chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Q. Brown Jr. as he arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, USA, 27 January 2025. The Department of Defense (DoD) will be disbanding all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs following the direction of President Donald J Trump's executive order.

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth responds to a question from the news media after being greeted by US chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Q. Brown Jr. as he arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, USA, 27 January 2025. The Department of Defense (DoD) will be disbanding all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs following the direction of President Donald J Trump's executive order.

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is greeted by US chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Q. Brown Jr. as he arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, USA, 27 January 2025. The Department of Defense (DoD) will be disbanding all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs following the direction of President Donald J Trump's executive order.

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is greeted by US chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Q. Brown Jr. as he arrives for his first official day at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, USA, 27 January 2025. The Department of Defense (DoD) will be disbanding all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs following the direction of President Donald J Trump's executive order.

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Former US Senator Joe Lieberman Dies At 82

File photo - Washington, D.C. - December 16, 2005 -- United States Senator. John McCain (Republican of Arizona), center, answers questions at the White House in Washington, DC, following a briefing on the war in Iraq from United States President George W. Bush and Department of Defense (DoD) officials. Senator McCain was at the White House just a day after securing a landmark agreement on a bill that will formally ban the use of torture on detainees held by United States forces anywhere in the world. United States Senator John Thune (Republican of South Dakota), left, and United States Senator Joe Lieberman (Democrat of Connecticut), right, look on. - Former US Senator and vice-presidential candidate Joe Lieberman has died at 82. The cause was complications from a fall, according to a family statement obtained by CBS News, the BBC's US partner. The centrist represented the state of Connecticut in the Senate for nearly a quarter of a century. Mr Lieberman became the first Jewish politician to join a major part

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US Explores 'Temporary Pier' For Gaza Aid Delivery

Handout photo shows Pentagon Press Secretary U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, DC, USA, March 8, 2024. Joe Biden would like to set up an 'emergency mission' in order to increase the amount of humanitarian aid. The vague initiative would take many weeks to implement. In an exchange with the press on March 8, Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder announced that this "emergency mission" would "accommodate large ships carrying food, water, medical supplies and temporary shelters." A project for an offshore port off the coast of the enclave had already been backed by Turkey and Qatar in 2015, but never materialized for lack of Israeli validation. DoD photo by Joseph Clark via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Explores 'Temporary Pier' For Gaza Aid Delivery

Handout photo shows Pentagon Press Secretary U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, DC, USA, March 8, 2024. Joe Biden would like to set up an 'emergency mission' in order to increase the amount of humanitarian aid. The vague initiative would take many weeks to implement. In an exchange with the press on March 8, Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder announced that this "emergency mission" would "accommodate large ships carrying food, water, medical supplies and temporary shelters." A project for an offshore port off the coast of the enclave had already been backed by Turkey and Qatar in 2015, but never materialized for lack of Israeli validation. DoD photo by Joseph Clark via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Explores 'Temporary Pier' For Gaza Aid Delivery

Handout photo shows Pentagon Press Secretary U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, DC, USA, March 8, 2024. Joe Biden would like to set up an 'emergency mission' in order to increase the amount of humanitarian aid. The vague initiative would take many weeks to implement. In an exchange with the press on March 8, Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder announced that this "emergency mission" would "accommodate large ships carrying food, water, medical supplies and temporary shelters." A project for an offshore port off the coast of the enclave had already been backed by Turkey and Qatar in 2015, but never materialized for lack of Israeli validation. DoD photo by Joseph Clark via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Explores 'Temporary Pier' For Gaza Aid Delivery

Handout photo shows Pentagon Press Secretary U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, DC, USA, March 8, 2024. Joe Biden would like to set up an 'emergency mission' in order to increase the amount of humanitarian aid. The vague initiative would take many weeks to implement. In an exchange with the press on March 8, Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder announced that this "emergency mission" would "accommodate large ships carrying food, water, medical supplies and temporary shelters." A project for an offshore port off the coast of the enclave had already been backed by Turkey and Qatar in 2015, but never materialized for lack of Israeli validation. DoD photo by Joseph Clark via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Explores 'Temporary Pier' For Gaza Aid Delivery

Handout photo shows Pentagon Press Secretary U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, DC, USA, March 8, 2024. Joe Biden would like to set up an 'emergency mission' in order to increase the amount of humanitarian aid. The vague initiative would take many weeks to implement. In an exchange with the press on March 8, Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder announced that this "emergency mission" would "accommodate large ships carrying food, water, medical supplies and temporary shelters." A project for an offshore port off the coast of the enclave had already been backed by Turkey and Qatar in 2015, but never materialized for lack of Israeli validation. DoD photo by Joseph Clark via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Explores 'Temporary Pier' For Gaza Aid Delivery

Handout photo shows Pentagon Press Secretary U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, DC, USA, March 8, 2024. Joe Biden would like to set up an 'emergency mission' in order to increase the amount of humanitarian aid. The vague initiative would take many weeks to implement. In an exchange with the press on March 8, Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder announced that this "emergency mission" would "accommodate large ships carrying food, water, medical supplies and temporary shelters." A project for an offshore port off the coast of the enclave had already been backed by Turkey and Qatar in 2015, but never materialized for lack of Israeli validation. DoD photo by Joseph Clark via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Explores 'Temporary Pier' For Gaza Aid Delivery

Handout photo shows Pentagon Press Secretary U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, DC, USA, March 8, 2024. Joe Biden would like to set up an 'emergency mission' in order to increase the amount of humanitarian aid. The vague initiative would take many weeks to implement. In an exchange with the press on March 8, Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder announced that this "emergency mission" would "accommodate large ships carrying food, water, medical supplies and temporary shelters." A project for an offshore port off the coast of the enclave had already been backed by Turkey and Qatar in 2015, but never materialized for lack of Israeli validation. DoD photo by Joseph Clark via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Explores 'Temporary Pier' For Gaza Aid Delivery

Handout photo shows Pentagon Press Secretary U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, DC, USA, March 8, 2024. Joe Biden would like to set up an 'emergency mission' in order to increase the amount of humanitarian aid. The vague initiative would take many weeks to implement. In an exchange with the press on March 8, Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder announced that this "emergency mission" would "accommodate large ships carrying food, water, medical supplies and temporary shelters." A project for an offshore port off the coast of the enclave had already been backed by Turkey and Qatar in 2015, but never materialized for lack of Israeli validation. DoD photo by Joseph Clark via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lloyd Austin Visits Kuwait And Bahrain

Handout photo shows Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III meets with Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Sheikh Ahmad Fahad Al-Ahmad Al Sabahin in Kuwait City, Dec 17, 2023. Austin stopped in Kuwait to convey his condolences on the passing of His Highness Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on behalf behalf of the Department of Defense and the United States. While in the region Austin will also visit Bahrain Israel and Qatar. DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lloyd Austin Visits Kuwait And Bahrain

Handout photo shows Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III greets Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (left) and Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Sheikh Ahmad Fahad Al-Ahmad Al Sabahin in Kuwait City, Dec 17, 2023. Austin stopped in Kuwait to convey his condolences on the passing of His Highness Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on behalf behalf of the Department of Defense and the United States. While in the region Austin will also visit Bahrain Israel and Qatar. DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lloyd Austin Visits Kuwait And Bahrain

Handout photo shows Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III greets Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in Kuwait City, Dec 17, 2023. Austin stopped in Kuwait to convey his condolences on the passing of His Highness Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on behalf behalf of the Department of Defense and the United States. While in the region Austin will also visit Bahrain Israel and Qatar. DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lloyd Austin Visits Kuwait And Bahrain

Handout photo shows Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III greets Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command in Bahrain, Dec 17, 2023 on a trip to the U.S. Central Command AOR. While in the region Austin will visit Kuwait, Israel and Qatar. DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lloyd Austin Visits Tel Aviv

Handout photo shows Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant address the nedia during a press conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 18, 2023. Austin has said he urged Israel to protect civilians in Gaza and make the war there more "surgical". Austin, who spoke after a meeting with his Israeli counterpart in Tel Aviv, reiterated US support for the offensive against Hamas. He said Washington would provide more arms, vehicles and munitions to Israel. US officials have been steadfast in their support of Israel since the 7 October attacks by Hamas. DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lloyd Austin Visits Tel Aviv

Handout photo shows Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 18, 2023. Austin has said he urged Israel to protect civilians in Gaza and make the war there more "surgical". Austin, who spoke after a meeting with his Israeli counterpart in Tel Aviv, reiterated US support for the offensive against Hamas. He said Washington would provide more arms, vehicles and munitions to Israel. US officials have been steadfast in their support of Israel since the 7 October attacks by Hamas. DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lloyd Austin Visits Tel Aviv

Handout photo shows Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. C.Q. Brown, Jr. meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 18, 2023. Austin has said he urged Israel to protect civilians in Gaza and make the war there more "surgical". Austin, who spoke after a meeting with his Israeli counterpart in Tel Aviv, reiterated US support for the offensive against Hamas. He said Washington would provide more arms, vehicles and munitions to Israel. US officials have been steadfast in their support of Israel since the 7 October attacks by Hamas. DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lloyd Austin Visits Tel Aviv

Handout photo shows Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant address the nedia during a press conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 18, 2023. Austin has said he urged Israel to protect civilians in Gaza and make the war there more "surgical". Austin, who spoke after a meeting with his Israeli counterpart in Tel Aviv, reiterated US support for the offensive against Hamas. He said Washington would provide more arms, vehicles and munitions to Israel. US officials have been steadfast in their support of Israel since the 7 October attacks by Hamas. DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lloyd Austin Visits Tel Aviv

Handout photo shows Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. C.Q. Brown, Jr., Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant and Israeli Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 18, 2023. Austin has said he urged Israel to protect civilians in Gaza and make the war there more "surgical". Austin, who spoke after a meeting with his Israeli counterpart in Tel Aviv, reiterated US support for the offensive against Hamas. He said Washington would provide more arms, vehicles and munitions to Israel. US officials have been steadfast in their support of Israel since the 7 October attacks by Hamas. DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lloyd Austin Visits Tel Aviv

Handout photo shows Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant address the nedia during a press conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 18, 2023. Austin has said he urged Israel to protect civilians in Gaza and make the war there more "surgical". Austin, who spoke after a meeting with his Israeli counterpart in Tel Aviv, reiterated US support for the offensive against Hamas. He said Washington would provide more arms, vehicles and munitions to Israel. US officials have been steadfast in their support of Israel since the 7 October attacks by Hamas. DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lloyd Austin Visits Tel Aviv

Handout photo shows Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III greets Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 18, 2023. Austin has said he urged Israel to protect civilians in Gaza and make the war there more "surgical". Austin, who spoke after a meeting with his Israeli counterpart in Tel Aviv, reiterated US support for the offensive against Hamas. He said Washington would provide more arms, vehicles and munitions to Israel. US officials have been steadfast in their support of Israel since the 7 October attacks by Hamas. DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lloyd Austin Visits Tel Aviv

Handout photo shows Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 18, 2023. Austin has said he urged Israel to protect civilians in Gaza and make the war there more "surgical". Austin, who spoke after a meeting with his Israeli counterpart in Tel Aviv, reiterated US support for the offensive against Hamas. He said Washington would provide more arms, vehicles and munitions to Israel. US officials have been steadfast in their support of Israel since the 7 October attacks by Hamas. DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley via ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S. announces additional arms aid for Ukraine worth 325 mln USD

STORY: U.S. announces additional arms aid for Ukraine worth 325 mln USD DATELINE: April 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Pentagon 2. various of Washington D.C. 3. various of the U.S. Air Force loading cargo bound for Ukraine (Jan. 13, 2023) 4. various of the U.S. Air Force loading palletized explosives bound for Ukraine (Aug. 9, 2022) STORYLINE: The United States on Wednesday announced an additional package of weapons for Ukraine worth 325 million U.S. dollars. According to a list from the Department of Defense (DoD), the new tranche of security assistance included additional ammunition for the U.S.-provided HIMARS, artillery rounds, anti-armor systems, over 9 million rounds of small arms ammunition, and four logistics support vehicles, among other items. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who received a delegation of authority from President Joe Biden to authorize the presidential drawdown of the weapons, said in a statement

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Colin Powell, Former US Secretary Of State Dies Of Covid

File photo - On February 12, 1993, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin L. Powell, held a news briefing at the Pentagon. The subject was on the Chairman's "Roles, Missions and Functions Report. Here General Powell responds to questions from the media.Mandatory - Colin Powell, military leader and first Black US secretary of state, dies after complications from Covid-19. Photo by Helene Stikkel / DoD via CNP /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colin Powell, Former US Secretary Of State Dies Of Covid

File photo - On January 18, 1991, United States President George H.W. Bush with his staff of civilian and military leaders, gathered in the "tank", the conference room of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Pentagon, for briefings and discussions concerning Operation Desert Storm. From left to right: John H. Sununu, White House Chief of Staff; Brent Scowcroft, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs; Honorable Dick Cheney, Secretary of Defense; President Bush; General Colin L. Powell, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; and Admiral David E. Jeremiah, Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff.Mandatory - Colin Powell, military leader and first Black US secretary of state, dies after complications from Covid-19. Photo by Helene Stikkel / DoD via CNP /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Donald Rumsfeld Dies Aged 88

File photo dated September 12, 2001 of United States President George W. Bush (right) visits the Pentagon in Washington, DC during the late afternoon of 12 September 2001. It was the day after Flight 77, an American Airlines Boeing 757, bound from Dulles International Airport, in northern Virginia, to Los Angeles, California, was hijacked by terrorists and deliberately crashed into the western side of the famous five-sided building. Donald Rumsfeld, the acerbic architect of the Iraq war and a master Washington power player who served as US secretary of defense for two presidents, has died at the age of 88. Photo by DoD via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM