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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

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 Kyeong-doo Jeong
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 Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff General Kyeong-doo Jeong via telephone yesterday... MORE

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

‘Chain of Command’ TV Series Connects Strategy With Troops on the Ground
January 10, 2018 — Strategic decisions made in the Pentagon have immediate and far-reaching effects on service members around the world. National Geographic’s documentary “Chain of Command” shows both sides of that process... MORE

Pentagon Spokesman: U.S. Wants Pakistan to Take ‘Decisive Action’ Against Terrorism
January 8, 2018 — U.S. officials want to see Pakistan take “decisive action” against terrorism following the suspension of U.S. security funding to that country, the director of press operations at the Pentagon said... MORE

Pentagon Spokesman Details Progress in Defeating ISIS
January 8, 2018 — Coalition and partnered forces are building on progress in Iraq and Syria to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, the director of press operations at the Pentagon told reporters... MORE

Lines Blurring Between Special Ops, Conventional Forces, Mattis Says
December 29, 2017 — The defense secretary said there is a blurring line that separates conventional operating forces from special operations forces and he expects general purpose forces will eventually shoulder missions once the province of their special forces brethren... MORE