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This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea — an unbreakable bond forged by American and Korean service members who fought side-by-side from 1950 to 1953.  These patriots braved dangers and deprivations, facing down war and death in defense of democracy.  Today, we remember their service.  Together, we honor their sacrifice — including more than 36,000 Americans and more than 7,000 Korean Augmentation to the United States Army soldiers who laid down their lives for a world of greater liberty and freedom.        During President Yoon’s recent trip to the…

On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, the President signed into law: H.R. 1096, the “250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act,” which directs the Department of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. Thank you to Representatives Moulton, Bergman, Gallego, and Pence, and Senators Blumenthal, Sullivan, Rick Scott, Rounds, Young, Shaheen, Warner, Heinrich, and Duckworth for their leadership. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/legislation/2023/07/26/bill-signed-h-r-1096/

Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Governor O’Malley is a lifelong public servant who has spent his career making government more accessible and transparent, while keeping the American people at the heart of his work. As Governor, he made government work more effectively across his administration and enhanced the way millions of people accessed critical services. Governor O’Malley will continue to be a strong partner who works tirelessly to protect and strengthen Social Security for generations to come. See below for what they are saying: Congressional…

The United States is deeply concerned about today’s developments in Niger.  We strongly condemn any effort to detain or subvert the functioning of Niger’s democratically elected government, led by President Bazoum.  We specifically urge elements of the presidential guard to release President Bazoum from detention and refrain from violence.  We welcome the strong statements and steps taken by the Economic Community of West African States and the African Union to defend Niger’s democracy.  We are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of our citizens. Niger is a critical partner for the United States.  We have shared values on democracy…

Today, President Joe Biden announced the nomination of Gen. David Allvin to serve as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force. Gen. David Allvin, nominee for U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin currently serves as Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, assisting the U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff with organizing, training and equipping 689,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas. Gen. Allvin has commanded at the squadron and wing levels, including the 97th Air Mobility Wing.  He has also served as Commanding General, NATO…

Seventy-five years ago today, President Truman signed Executive Order 9981, ending the unconscionable racial segregation of our Armed Forces and bringing our nation closer to our founding values. This landmark Order, issued more than a decade before the passage of the Civil Rights Act, directed the military to ensure the “equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion or national origin.” It was a vital step forward for our nation. It recognized the equal bravery and equal sacrifices of generations of service members of color who deserved to be equally…

Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Statement from President Biden: Governor O’Malley is a lifelong public servant who has spent his career making government more accessible and transparent, while keeping the American people at the heart of his work. As Mayor of Baltimore and Governor of Maryland, he adopted data and performance-driven technologies to tackle complex challenges facing the communities he served – and I saw the results firsthand when we worked together during my time as Vice President. As Governor, he made government work more…