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President Donald J. Trump and Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel, commander of U.S. Central Command, spend a few minutes with troops on their way to today's press briefing at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 6, 2017. President Trump visited Centcom headquarters to discuss issues relevant to the command’s area of responsibility. U.S. Central Command photo by Marine Corps Sgt. Alan Belser

Trump: America Will Stand With Those Who Stand for Freedom President Donald J. Trump expressed his and the nation's gratitude to service members at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., and told them that the United States will stand with those who stand in the defense of freedom. Story | Transcript | Full Event Video

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis hosts an honor cordon for Canadian Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan at the Pentagon, Feb. 6, 2017. DoD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley

Mattis, Canadian Defense Minister Meet at Pentagon Defense Secretary Jim Mattis hosted Canadian Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan at the Pentagon, where the two leaders reaffirmed their nations' defense relationship. Story

Operation Inherent Resolve - Targeted Operations Against ISIL Terrorists

Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported. Story | Special Report

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis speaks during a joint press conference with Japanese Defense Minister Tomomi Inada following a meeting between the two leaders at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, Feb. 4, 2017. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

Mattis Says U.S. Remains Committed to Japan Alliance The United States remains committed to the defense of Japan and stands ready to enhance its alliance for regional peace, prosperity and freedom, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said in Tokyo. Story | Video | Flickr Album | Transcript | Travels | Special Report

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis meets with South Korean Foreign Affairs Minister Yun Byung-se during a visit to Seoul, South Korea, Feb. 3, 2017. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

U.S. Will Overwhelmingly Respond to Any Nuclear Weapons Use, Secretary Says The United States will defeat any attack on the homeland or on its allies and will meet any use of nuclear weapons with an effective and overwhelming response, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said in Seoul. Story | Flickr Album | Travels | Special Report

Trump Honors Navy Chief Killed in Yemen Raid President Donald J. Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware for the dignified transfer of the remains of Navy Chief Petty Officer William "Ryan" Owens, a special warfare operator who was killed in a Jan. 29 raid in Yemen. Story