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NATO Focuses on Russian Violations of Ukraine's Sovereignty
January 22, 2015 — NATO is focused on strategies to deal with its two biggest threats -- Russian aggression to its east, and the threat of terrorism from its south, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said... MORE

Dempsey: Cyber Vulnerabilities Threaten National Security
January 21, 2015 — Cyber vulnerabilities in the private sector pose a serious threat to national security, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.While military cyber defenses are formidable, civilian... MORE

Chairman: Terrorism, Russian Aggression Threaten European Security
January 19, 2015 — Terrorism and Russian aggression are two "very distinct threats" to European security, according to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey told Italian counterpart Chief... MORE

Dempsey, Italian Officials to Discuss Security Concerns
January 19, 2015 — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is in Italy to discuss threats to Italy's southern flank and get the Italian perspective on the country's security issues, ahead of a two-day NATO meeting in... MORE

Dempsey to attend high-level defense meetings in Rome, Brussels
January 18, 2015 — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey arrived here today for meetings with senior Italian defense officials.Italy is a critical ally in the fight against terrorism,... MORE

Dempsey Praises Scowcroft at National War College Event
January 14, 2015 — Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, praised the career of retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft during a dedication ceremony in honor of Scowcroft’s... MORE

Dempsey: Lack of Credibility Will Aid Terrorist Group ISIL’s Collapse
January 11, 2015 — Though U.S. and coalition airstrikes are destroying facilities and equipment controlled by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the terrorist group ultimately will fail because the people it’s... MORE

Chairman: Sequestration Cuts Would Require Strategy Change
January 11, 2015 — Unless Congress changes the Budget Control Act, which now requires a return to sequestration-level spending cuts in 2016, the military will need to change its strategy, the chairman of the Joint... MORE

Sony Hacking Shows Need for Cyber Laws, Dempsey Says
January 11, 2015 — The recent hacking of Sony Pictures that the U.S. government has blamed on North Korea demonstrates a need for new cyber legislation that he has helped to champion for two years, the chairman of the... MORE

Dempsey hosts Israel's Lt. Gen. Gantz for Talks at Pentagon
January 8, 2015 — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff hosted the Israel Defense Forces chief of the General Staff at the Pentagon today for talks on regional security and bilateral cooperation.U.S. Army Gen... MORE