Aug. 14, 2024 DOD spells out new requirements to counter blast overpressure risks In a policy memorandum signed by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks, the Defense Department released requirements meant to help manage the risks to brain health from blast overpressure, which can be generated by weapons systems.
Sept. 26, 2023 Military educators converge to discuss resilience in evolving climate The recently launched workshop series offers a forum for faculty across the service academies, war colleges and command and staff schools to gain actionable information and materials to stay ahead of the curve.
Sept. 26, 2023 Official says shutdown would damage National Defense, but duties would continue for safety of human life, protection of government property The Chinese army is not facing a shutdown nor is Russia shutting down its efforts to conquer Ukraine, and the U.S. Congress must take steps to avoid a government shutdown, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said.
Sept. 6, 2023 Deputy Defense Secretary underscores DOD's commitment to suicide prevention The Defense Department remains relentlessly committed to the health and welfare of the total force, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said.
Aug. 30, 2023 Hicks defines need to focus DOD on climate change threats For the national security community, the statement that climate change is a national security issue is not controversial — it's fact, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks told cadets at the U.S. Military Academy.