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Chairman Stresses Change, Tradition at West Point Graduation
May 26, 2018 — 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... MORE

Enlisted Force is Military’s Greatest Advantage, Chairman’s Enlisted Advisor Says
May 25, 2018 — 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... MORE

DoD Official: U.S. Military Continues ‘High State of Vigilance’ in Korea
May 24, 2018 — 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... MORE

Service Members Must be Physically Ready for Deployment, Troxell Says
May 22, 2018 — 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... MORE

NATO Must Adapt, Alliance’s Military Committee Chairman Says
May 16, 2018 — 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... MORE

New NATO Headquarters Hosts Military Committee Meeting
May 16, 2018 — 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... MORE

NATO Aims to Stay Capable, Agile to Meet Threats
May 16, 2018 — 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... MORE

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Meeting with Chief of the Turkish General Staff General Hulusi Akar
May 16, 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 Turkish General Staff General Hulusi Akar in Brussels, Belgium today... MORE

Dunford Arrives in Brussels for NATO Meetings
May 14, 2018 — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is in Brussels to participate in NATO Military Committee chiefs of defense meetings that will set the stage for the alliance's defense ministerial conference and the NATO summit... MORE

NORAD: 60 Years of Keeping North America Safe, Vice Chairman Says
May 12, 2018 — The North American Aerospace Defense Command, a building block of deterrence, remains as vital and relevant today as it was when it was formed, Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said at a ceremony marking the U.S.-Canadian organization's 60th anniversary at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo... MORE