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Readout Of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Phone Call with Chief of the Russian General Staff Gen. Gerasimov
January 22, 2018 — 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 Russian General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov by telephone today. The conversation focused on issues of mutual interest, to include the situation in Syria... MORE

DoD Official: National Defense Strategy Will Rebuild Dominance, Enhance Deterrence
January 19, 2018 — The new National Defense Strategy is aimed at restoring America’s competitive military advantage to deter Russia and China from challenging the United States, its allies or seeking to overturn the international order that has served so well since the end of World War II... MORE

DoD Seeks to Connect With America Through ‘This Is Your Military’ Initiative
January 18, 2018 — The Defense Department is launching an initiative to highlight the work of service members, dispel myths about military service and increase awareness among the American people... MORE

NATO Military Chiefs Discuss Strategic Environment’s Challenges
January 17, 2018 — Continued change from Afghanistan, confronting Russia and enhancing 360-degree European security highlighted discussions during the NATO Military Committee Meeting in Brussels... MORE

NATO, Partner Defense Chiefs Discuss Afghanistan, Iraq, Command Structures
January 16, 2018 — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is participating in the NATO Military Committee meeting at the alliance headquarters in Brussels, to help examine situations in Afghanistan, Iraq and on the alliance border with Russia... MORE

Continuing Resolutions Create Uncertainty in Defense Department
January 16, 2018 — In Brussels to participate in the NATO Military Committee meeting, Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said continuing budget resolutions must end so the DoD can achieve the fiscal stability and predictability it requires. ... MORE

Russia’s Actions, Spending Send Chill Through Europe, Dunford Says
January 15, 2018 — Russia’s recent history and military investments show that the nation is a threat to Europe and beyond, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in Brussels, where he will attend a NATO Military Committee chiefs of defense meeting... MORE

Dunford Receives Award From Germany, Stresses Importance of Alliances
January 15, 2018 — The U.S. military draws its strength from the nation’s strong alliances, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said at a ceremony in Brussels in which one of those allies recognized his contributions... MORE

Pentagon Officials Say Coalition Aims to Defeat ISIS’ Brand
January 11, 2018 — Pentagon officials said the physical caliphate of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is in pieces and operations against ISIS continue in the Euphrates River valley, but the ISIS “brand” remains to be defeated... MORE

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Call with China's Chief of the Joint Staff Department Gen. Li Zuocheng
January 11, 2018 — 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 Gen. Li Zuocheng, China's Chief of the Joint Staff Department, by video teleconference today. ... MORE