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News Archive

Senior Enlisted Advisers Mark Armed Forces Day

To mark Armed Forces Day, the services' senior enlisted advisers joined the senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in an inaugural wreath-laying ceremony here at the Tomb of the Unknowns.

Russian Missiles in Syria will Prolong Suffering, Dempsey Says

Dempsey: Sexual Assault Constitutes Crisis in Military

Dempsey Discusses Transition to Post-ISAF Afghanistan

NATO Defense Chiefs Meet to Discuss Afghanistan, More

Winnefeld Praises Athletes at Warrior Games' Kick Off

Dempsey Urges Sun Devil Grads to Seek, Develop Resilience

Dempsey: Military Provides Options to President on Syria

Asia Trip Meant to Deliver Assurances, Dempsey Says

Readiness Challenges Could Affect Retention, Dempsey Says

Leaving Asia, Dempsey Discusses Combined Defense, China Engagement

Chairman Urges More Japan, South Korea Defense Cooperation

Dempsey Discusses Regional Issues With Japanese Leaders

Dempsey Emphasizes 'Long Game,' Teamwork in Tokyo Visit

Dempsey Talks Regional Issues With U.S. Troops in Japan

Dempsey: U.S. Will Remain World Power Despite Budget ‘Mess’

Top ranking US military officer visits Yokota

China Visit Sparks Dynamic Engagements, Dempsey Says

Dempsey Engages Senior Chinese Leaders in Beijing

Dempsey Urges More Strategic Dialogue Between China, U.S.

Dempsey Visits South Korea, China on Weeklong Asia Trip

Dempsey, South Korean Counterpart Reaffirm Alliance

Uncertain Times Necessitate Fiscal Certainty, Dempsey Says

Defense Operating on Many Fronts, Dempsey Tells Congress

Dempsey Lauds Honorees at Military Child of the Year Gala

Dempsey: Post-2014 Security Agreement Talks Can Move Forward

Budget Safeguards Joint Force Versatility, Dempsey Says

Dempsey: Budget Request Reflects Much Fiscal Uncertainty

Dempsey: Sequestration Not Yet a National Security Threat

‘Too Soon’ For Post-2014 Troop Level Decision, Dempsey Says

Dempsey Arrives in Afghanistan to Assess Progress

Dempsey to Host South Korean Counterparts

Dempsey: North Korea's Activities Follow Familiar Pattern

NHL Team Hosts 10th Annual Military Appreciation Night

Leaders Must Prepare Troops for Society, Battaglia Says

Budget Concerns Take Center Stage at Beaufort Town Hall

Dempsey: Tuition Assistance Cuts Due to Readiness Shortfalls

Dempsey Speaks on What Nation Expects from Marine Corps

Sequestration Will Affect Programs, Readiness, Chairman Says

Trust Keeps Troops, Communities Together, Dempsey Says

Dempsey: Education Provides Foundation of Democracy

JCS Vice Chairman, Spouse Accompany USO Overseas Tour

USO Tour Sparks Excitement for Sailors in Spain

Chiefs to Congress: Fiscal Crisis Threatens U.S. Military Edge

Troops, Vets Want 'Fair Shot' at Employment, Battaglia Says

Chairman’s Enlisted Advisor Inspires Army Junior ROTC Cadets

Secretary Issues Message to DOD Workforce on Sequestration

Panetta, Dempsey Honor Clinton for Leadership

Service Chiefs Describe Sequestration Worries

Chairman Outlines Sequestration’s Dangers

Sequestration Will Force Moral Dilemma, Dempsey Says

Dempsey: Budget Factors Place Defense Strategy in Jeopardy

Afghan Mission Will Determine Troop Numbers, Dempsey Says

Chairman Discusses Department’s Financial Woes

Dempsey: Panetta Made Our Nation Safer

Panetta: Distance, Time Affected Benghazi Response

Panetta Discusses 2014 Defense Budget Request

Panetta, Dempsey List Consequences of Sequestration

DOD Leaders: Budget Deadlock Could Spark Readiness Crisis

DOD Leaders Vow to Deny Terrorists Middle East, Africa Bases

Panetta, Dempsey Speak on War, Women in Combat

Joint Chiefs Chairman Calls Iran 'Disruptive' to Region

Pentagon Chiefs Say Senators Should Focus on Current Issues

Panetta, Dempsey Speak on War, Women in Combat

DOD Leaders Vow to Deny Terrorists Middle East, Africa Bases

Dempsey: Coast Guard Mission ‘Constant’

Dempsey Discusses Cyberattacks, Other Issues in NBC Interview

Defense Department Expands Women’s Combat Role

Dempsey: Allowing Women in Combat Strengthens Joint Force

Sequestration Will Hollow Out Force Fast, Dempsey Says

Dempsey Discusses Afghanistan With Defense Leaders

NATO Planners Look to Enduring Force in Afghanistan

Joint Chiefs Finishing Study on Ethics Training, Chairman Says

Dempsey: France Requests U.S. Enablers for Forces in Mali

Battaglia: Leaders Will Keep Faith With Troops, Families

Suicide Prevention ‘Our Problem,’ Battaglia Says

NATO Planners Look to Enduring Force in Afghanistan

Fiscal Uncertainty Worries Service Members

Dempsey Attends NATO Chiefs of Defense Meeting

NCOs Crucial to Suicide Prevention, Battaglia Says

Panetta: Fiscal Crisis Poses Biggest Immediate Threat to DOD

President, Defense Leaders Praise Schwarzkopf’s Service, Legacy

NHL Player Meets, Praises Overseas-deployed Troops

U.S. Troops' Service No Laughing Matter, Comedian Says

USO Wraps Up Annual Holiday Tour Show in Germany

Dempsey Discusses Fiscal Tightening, Progress in Afghanistan

Nationals Pitcher Stammen Meets, Praises Overseas Troops

Washington Nationals Pitcher Salutes Troops’ Service

Panetta, Dempsey Mourn Hawaii Senator

Statement from General Martin Dempsey on the passing of Senator Daniel Inouye

Winnefeld Honors Pearl Harbor Veterans

Panetta Briefs President on Dempsey Ethics Findings

Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman Honors ‘True Heroes’

Leader Engagement Key to ‘Bridging Basics,’ Battaglia Says

Pentagon Honors ‘Best in Show’ Photography Winners

Winnefeld Discusses Defense Strategy, Budget Link

Battaglia Discusses Resilence Program at Air Force Event

Staff College Offers New Joint Course in Tampa

Dempsey Lauds Old, New Southern Command Leaders

U.S.-Australia Conference Points to Possibilities

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