Archive: Derek Chollet (@dod_cos) 's Twitter Profile
Archive: Derek Chollet

@dod_cos

Former Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Defense.

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Archive: Lloyd J. Austin III (@secdefaustin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, I met with my 🇩🇪 counterpart Boris Pistorius. German partnership in support of Ukraine and within the NATO Alliance is critical – always important to exchange views with a close Ally. #WeAreNATO defense.gov/News/Releases/…

James E. Clyburn (@repjamesclyburn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you, @SecDef, for taking the time to congratulate SC State University's esteemed class of 2024.   I'm grateful for your pioneering efforts to foster strong relationships between the Department of Defense and HBCUs.

President Biden Archived (@potus46archive) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This Armed Forces Day, Jill and I thank all those who took an oath to defend our Constitution. We have no greater responsibility than to equip those we send into harm’s way and care for them when they come home. May God protect those who wear the uniform of the United States.

This Armed Forces Day, Jill and I thank all those who took an oath to defend our Constitution.

We have no greater responsibility than to equip those we send into harm’s way and care for them when they come home.

May God protect those who wear the uniform of the United States.
Archive: Lloyd J. Austin III (@secdefaustin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I met today with the PRC’s Minister of National Defense for the first time since November 2022. Admiral Dong and I discussed regional and global security issues, U.S.-PRC defense relations, and the importance of open lines of military-to-military communication.

I met today with the PRC’s Minister of National Defense for the first time since November 2022. Admiral Dong and I discussed regional and global security issues, U.S.-PRC defense relations, and the importance of open lines of military-to-military communication.
Archive: Lloyd J. Austin III (@secdefaustin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Prime Minister Wong—it’s great to be in Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue, an important forum where we discuss pathways to tackle global security challenges.     The U.S. is proud of our robust relationship with Singapore, and I look forward to our continued partnership.

Archive: Lloyd J. Austin III (@secdefaustin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It was a pleasure to meet with 🇸🇬 Minister Ng today.     Singapore remains one of our most valued defense partners. I look forward to building on our strong foundation as we advance our shared vision for peace and security together.

It was a pleasure to meet with 🇸🇬 Minister Ng today.  
 
Singapore remains one of our most valued defense partners. 

I look forward to building on our strong foundation as we advance our shared vision for peace and security together.
Archive: Lloyd J. Austin III (@secdefaustin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I spoke with Minister @Prabowo today in Singapore at a time of historic momentum in the U.S.-Indonesia relationship.   We’re doing more than ever to advance our bilateral defense cooperation.

I spoke with Minister @Prabowo today in Singapore at a time of historic momentum in the U.S.-Indonesia relationship.  

We’re doing more than ever to advance our bilateral defense cooperation.
Archive: Lloyd J. Austin III (@secdefaustin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I applaud Minister Kihara & Minister Shin on their new agreements to strengthen defense ties between Japan & the ROK. Stronger bilateral cooperation between each of our countries advances trilateral cooperation among all of our countries. defense.gov/News/Releases/…

Archive: Lloyd J. Austin III (@secdefaustin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I spoke with Minister Shin in Singapore about how the United States and the Republic of Korea are continuing to strengthen our alliance in support of peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula—and across the Indo-Pacific.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@zelenskyyua) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I met with U.S. @SecDef Lloyd Austin on the margins of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue. We discussed the key issues: the defense needs of our country, bolstering Ukraine's air defense system, the F-16 coalition, and drafting of a bilateral security agreement. I am grateful to

I met with U.S. @SecDef Lloyd Austin on the margins of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue. We discussed the key issues: the defense needs of our country, bolstering Ukraine's air defense system, the F-16 coalition, and drafting of a bilateral security agreement. 

I am grateful to
Archive: Lloyd J. Austin III (@secdefaustin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I met in Cambodia today with Prime Minister Hun Manet, a fellow West Point graduate. We discussed how the United States and Cambodia can strengthen our defense relationship in support of regional peace and stability.

Archive: Lloyd J. Austin III (@secdefaustin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Eighty years after D-Day, I am honored to return to Normandy American Cemetery in France to pay tribute to the incredibly brave American and Allied troops who defeated the evil of Nazism, won the largest war in history, and helped forge today’s open world of rules and rights.

Archive: Lloyd J. Austin III (@secdefaustin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Alongside President Donald J. Trump, I met with President Zelenskyy in France yesterday. We held productive talks today about how the U.S. alongside some 50 nations will continue to support Ukraine against Putin’s aggression. We will continue to stand by Ukraine for the long haul.

Alongside <a href="/POTUS/">President Donald J. Trump</a>, I met with President Zelenskyy in France yesterday. We held productive talks today about how the U.S. alongside some 50 nations will continue to support Ukraine against Putin’s aggression.

We will continue to stand by Ukraine for the long haul.
Chowdah Hill (@chowdahhill) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A brief interaction with Captain Demo up on the bridge of the Mighty Ike… Demo is two years old and he is trained to live on a warship. His mission is to interact with Sailors and reduce stress. He definitely improves my mood, but then again I’m the guy with a snack always

Archive: Lloyd J. Austin III (@secdefaustin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On June 12, we celebrate Women Veterans Day and the anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, which paved the way for women to officially serve in all U.S. military branches. Today and every day, I thank our women service members and veterans for their

Defense of Ukraine (@defenceu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🇺🇦🇺🇸 Minister Rustem Umerov met with US @SecDef Lloyd Austin on the sidelines of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group #UDCG. It is important to note that Ukraine and the USA will sign a bilateral security agreement at the G7 summit this week.

Archive: Derek Chollet (@dod_cos) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It has been the deepest privilege and honor to serve as the Chief of Staff to @SecDef for the past 3.5 years. Going forward, this account will be administered by the incoming Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Defense, Derek Chollet.