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National Defense Strategy to Restore Competitive Edge, Mattis Tells Senate
May 9, 2018 — In the 15 months since he assumed office, the Defense Department has made steady progress in a number of areas, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis told the Senate Appropriations committee panel on defense on Capitol Hill... MORE

Cybercom to Elevate to Combatant Command
May 3, 2018 — In response to the changing face of warfare, U.S. Cyber Command will be elevated to the Defense Department's 10th combatant command during a May 4 ceremony, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White said... MORE

U.S. Protests Chinese Interference With U.S. Planes in Djibouti
May 3, 2018 — The United States has protested to China after repeated instances of lasers interfering with U.S. military aircraft landing in Djibouti, including an incident in which two Air Force crewmen were slightly injured, the chief Pentagon spokesperson said... MORE

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Meeting with Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin
May 1, 2018 — 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 Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin at the Pentagon today. ... MORE

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Meeting with Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff Adm. Evangelos Apostolakis
May 1, 2018 — 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 Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff Adm. Evangelos Apostolakis at the Pentagon today. ... MORE

DoD Releases Annual Report on Sexual Assault in Military
May 1, 2018 — The Defense Department has released its annual report on sexual assault in the military, which shows an increase in reporting of assaults, but officials stress that more work needs to be done to eliminate the crime from the ranks... MORE

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Phone Call with Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff General Jeong Kyeongdoo
April 27, 2018 — Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Phone Call with Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff General Jeong Kyeongdoo... MORE

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Phone Call with Chief of the Turkish General Staff Gen. Hulusi Akar
April 27, 2018 — WASHINGTON--Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Patrick S. Ryder provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., spoke with Chief of the Turkish General Staff Gen. Hulusi Akar by phone today... MORE

Mattis Highlights Efforts to Restore Military, Fight Tomorrow’s Wars
April 26, 2018 — Defense Secretary James N. Mattis told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the United States has a clear way forward in restoring the military’s competitive edge with the 2018 National Defense Strategy... MORE

Budget Request Continues on Path to Military Recovery, Chairman Says
April 26, 2018 — The current budget situation will allow the military to restore its competitive advantage over any possible adversary, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told the Senate Armed Services Committee... MORE