Army Capt. Tiara Tompkins-Bradley reaffirms Sgt. Ricky N. Paige’s oath of enlistment during a ceremony at Kuwait Naval Base, Feb. 4, 2021. Photo By: Claudia LaMantia, Army
President Stresses Unity in Message to Defense Department| BY JIM GARAMONE, DOD
In a visit to the Pentagon, the president emphasized the need for the United States to work with allies and partners around the world, the Defense Department to work with other agencies in government and for individual service members and DOD civilians to work with each other.
DOD personnel are often the face of America that people around the world see. “You all know as well as anyone, that our country is safer and stronger when we lead not just for the example of our power, but with the power of our example,” he said. “As your commander in chief, I will never hesitate to use force to defend the vital interest of America, the American people and our allies around the world when necessary. The central indispensable missi