Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell defended Gates' decision to deploy defensive measures around Hawaii.

CNN: U.S. dismisses latest missile provocation by North Korea

"We are asking them to do the right thing, " spokesman Geoff Morrell said.

BBC: Pentagon demands Wikileaks return Afghanistan documents

"I don't think anybody has any idea how long this will take, " Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell told reporters Monday.

CNN: Headlines aside, 'don't ask, don't tell' stays in place

Defense Secretary Robert Gates will also participate in the memorial service, but he will not speak, Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell said.

CNN: Investigators look for missed signals in Fort Hood probe

Well, we're told by Geoff Morrell, the Pentagon spokesman, that Pentagon officials will be asking the GAO to upgrade some of their negative assessments.

NPR: GAO Sees Lagging Progress in Iraq

The document was "leaked" to the newspaper, but parts were omitted after consultations between the newspaper and the Department of Defense, Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell said.

CNN: Report: U.S. general calls for more troops in Afghanistan

Defense Secretary Robert Gates was briefing Congressional members on the Status of Forces (SOFA) agreement, which gives troops the authority and time they need to conduct operations and train Iraqi forces to a sufficient level, Geoff Morrell said.

CNN: Iraq pact timeline calls for troops to leave by 2011, Pentagon says

Mr. GEOFF MORRELL (Press Secretary, Pentagon): When I hear General Odierno, the head of the corps, talking about a reduction in overall levels of violence, and then I hear General Bergner provide the most up-to-date numbers on sectarian violence being down, I trust that.

NPR: Talking Points for the Petraeus Report