May 28, 2018

Selva Pays Tribute to America’s Fallen ‘Brave Sons and Daughters’

WASHINGTON — On the nation’s 150th Memorial Day, the country pauses to remember those who have laid down their lives in service, from the American Revolution to present day, Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said.

May 27, 2018

Selva Honors Military Survivor Families for Strength, Bravery

WASHINGTON — Through unimaginable loss, the families of fallen service members honor their loved ones and give hope to others, Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said.

May 26, 2018

Chairman Stresses Change, Tradition at West Point Graduation

WASHINGTON — Change and tradition seem mutually exclusive, but balancing those will lead to success for the military, Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told graduating cadets at the U.S. Military Academy.

May 25, 2018

Enlisted Force is Military’s Greatest Advantage, Chairman’s Enlisted Advisor Says

WASHINGTON — The senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff kicked off the Defense Department’s "Showcasing Lethality Series," a weekly media briefing in which enlisted members discuss their roles in defending the nation.

May 24, 2018

DoD Official: U.S. Military Continues ‘High State of Vigilance’ in Korea

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military continues its “maximum pressure campaign” in regard to North Korea, and U.S. forces on the Korean Peninsula maintain their usual high state of vigilance.

May 22, 2018

Service Members Must be Physically Ready for Deployment, Troxell Says

WASHINGTON — Fitness means more than just passing a test, Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell said during the inaugural DoD Readiness and Resilience Workshop, aimed at promoting a warrior/athlete culture.

May 16, 2018

NATO Must Adapt, Alliance’s Military Committee Chairman Says

BRUSSELS — The world situation is highly volatile, and NATO must be adaptable and constantly ready to respond to any threat or challenge, the chairman of the alliance’s Military Committee said in Brussels.

May 16, 2018

New NATO Headquarters Hosts Military Committee Meeting

BRUSSELS — NATO’s new headquarters building in Brussels is hosting the Military Committee meeting, and for most attendees it will be the first chance to see the inside of the building they have watched being built since 2010.

May 16, 2018

NATO Aims to Stay Capable, Agile to Meet Threats

BRUSSELS — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and NATO Military Committee members met in Brussels to discuss key defense issues and work on proposals for next month’s NATO defense ministers’ meeting.

May 16, 2018

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Meeting with Chief of the Turkish General Staff General Hulusi Akar

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 Turkish General Staff General Hulusi Akar in Brussels, Belgium today.