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Work, Winnefeld testify on Nuclear Deterrence
June 25, 2015 — Ongoing nuclear upgrades by Russia, China and North Korea make it critical for the United States to maintain a strong nuclear deterrent force now and far into the future, Deputy Defense Secretary Bob... MORE

Dempsey Discusses ISIL, Russia at Facebook Town Hall
June 24, 2015 — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discussed the threats facing the United States and its allies during his fifth Facebook town hall this morning.Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey received many... MORE

Winnefeld: Hiring Military Veterans a ‘Win-Win’ For Businesses
June 24, 2015 — Hiring military veterans as they transition back into America’s communities is beneficial for businesses and the nation, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here today.Navy Adm. James... MORE

Dempsey to Hold Facebook Town Hall
June 22, 2015 — Want to know what the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff thinks of the military retirement proposal?Are you curious about Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey’s viewpoint on combating the Islamic State of... MORE

NDU Graduates Ready for Future Challenges, Dempsey Says
June 18, 2015 — National Defense University graduates will be ready for whatever comes their way, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said during the university’s graduation ceremony here today.Army Gen. Martin... MORE

Success Against ISIL Requires Time, Partners, Dempsey Says
June 18, 2015 — Time and regional partners are required for long-term success in defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorist organization, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told the House... MORE

Dempsey to Naples-based Troops: Military Must be Forward-Deployed
June 11, 2015 — The United States military needs to be forward-deployed because America does not want to “play a home game,” Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey said in an all-hands call at the naval air facility here.During... MORE

New Base Opens Possibilities for Iraqi Forces, Dempsey Says
June 11, 2015 — The addition of up to 450 troops and the opening of a training base in Taqaddam, Iraq, is an adjustment to the campaign, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here today.The adjustment fits... MORE

Joint Staff officer receives Japan’s Defense Cooperation Award
June 11, 2015 — A country officer assigned to the Joint Staff Directorate for Strategic Plans & Policy was recognized by Japan’s top Admiral in a Pentagon ceremony, June 9.Japan Chief of Defense (CHOD) Adm... MORE

Dempsey: President Seeks Advice on Improving Iraq Mission
June 9, 2015 — President Barack Obama has asked the military for recommendations on how to make the effort to train and equip Iraqi security forces more effective, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here... MORE