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Sept. 13, 2018

More than 7,000 Service Members ‘Leaning Forward’ to Aid Fellow Citizens

WASHINGTON — Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina bringing devastating wind and storm surge, with flooding expected across the Carolinas. More than 7,000 service members are ready to assist residents.

Military personnel sit in front of monitors in an operations center.

Sept. 13, 2018

Northern Command Provides Response Support for Hurricane Florence

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — In support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Northern Command is leaning forward and actively posturing Defense Department forces in preparation for Hurricane Florence.

An airman with a Hurricane Hunters patch on his uniform.

Sept. 12, 2018

Airmen Monitor Florence, Provide Data to National Hurricane Center

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. — The Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron is flying missions over the Atlantic Ocean this week to monitor Hurricane Florence.

A satellite image of Hurricane Florence, Sept. 12, 2018.

Sept. 11, 2018

Information and Resources: Hurricane Florence

WASHINGTON — As Hurricane Florence bears down on the U.S. East Coast, we will update this page with the latest information, including tips for preparedness and dealing with the storm’s aftermath.

Four officers, shown from behind, salute a giant American flag on the side of the Pentagon.

Sept. 11, 2018

Vice President, DoD Leaders Honor Pentagon’s 9/11 Sacrifices

WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva joined Defense Department employees, family members and others to remember those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon.

Service members transfer fuel between large storage containers.

Sept. 11, 2018

South Carolina Guard Prepares to Help During, After Hurricane Florence

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As South Carolina residents and emergency responders prepare for Hurricane Florence, the South Carolina National Guard has mobilized about 1,600 soldiers and airmen to prepare, respond and participate in advance of the major hurricane projected to make landfall near the Carolinas.

Sept. 11, 2018

CJCS Hosts Counterparts from Philippines and Japan for Multilateral Discussions

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. hosted Philippines Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Gen. Carlito Galvez, and Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano for a meeting today in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff, Joint Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, during the Indo-Pacific Chief of Defense conference in Waikiki, Hawaii, Sept. 10, 2018.

Sept. 11, 2018

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Meeting with Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano

Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Patrick S. Ryder provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. met today with Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with Papua New Guinea Army Brig. Gen. Gilbert Toropo, Commander, Papua New Guinea Defence Force, during the Indo-Pacific Chief of Defense conference in Waikiki, Hawaii, Sept. 10, 2018.

Sept. 10, 2018

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Meeting with Papua New Guinea Chief of Defense Force Brig. Gen. Gilbert Toropo

Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Patrick S. Ryder provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. met with Papua New Guinea Chief of Defense Force Brig. Gen. Gilbert Toropo today in Honolulu, Hawaii.

with Bangladeshi Lt. Gen. Mahfuzur Rahman, Principal Staff Officer under Prime Minister's Office and head of Armed Forces Division, during the Indo-Pacific Chief of Defense conference in Waikiki, Hawaii, Sept. 10, 2018. (DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Dominique A. Pineiro)

Sept. 10, 2018

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Meeting with Bangladesh Principal Staff Officer Lt. Gen. Mahfuzur Rahman

Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Patrick S. Ryder provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. met today with his counterpart Bangladesh Principal Staff Officer Lt. Gen. Mahfuzur Rahman in Honolulu, Hawaii.