An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Home : Media : News
DoD graphic with text that reads Summary of the 2018 National Defense Strategy of the United States of America

Jan. 19, 2018

DoD Official: National Defense Strategy Will Rebuild Dominance, Enhance Deterrence

WASHINGTON — 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.

Graphic art of service members.

Jan. 18, 2018

DoD Seeks to Connect With America Through ‘This Is Your Military’ Initiative

WASHINGTON — 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.

Czech Gen. Petr Pavel, center, the chairman of NATO’s Military Committee, responds to a question during a news conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels after a meeting of the alliance’s Military Committee.

Jan. 17, 2018

NATO Military Chiefs Discuss Strategic Environment’s Challenges

WASHINGTON — Continued change from Afghanistan, confronting Russia and enhancing 360-degree European security highlighted discussions during the NATO Military Committee Meeting in Brussels.

Czech Republic Gen. Petr Pavel, chairman of the NATO Military Committee, delivers remarks at the 178th Military Committee in Chiefs of Defense session in Brussels.

Jan. 16, 2018

NATO, Partner Defense Chiefs Discuss Afghanistan, Iraq, Command Structures

BRUSSELS — 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.

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison, the U.S. Ambassador to NATO, ahead of the 178th Military Committee in Chiefs of Defense Session at NATO Headquarters, in Brussels, Belgium’s capital city, Jan. 15, 2018. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Dominique A. Pineiro

Jan. 16, 2018

Continuing Resolutions Create Uncertainty in Defense Department

BRUSSELS — 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.

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff walks at NATO headquarters in Brussels.

Jan. 15, 2018

Russia’s Actions, Spending Send Chill Through Europe, Dunford Says

BRUSSELS — 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.

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff receives a German medal from his German counterpart in Brussels.

Jan. 15, 2018

Dunford Receives Award From Germany, Stresses Importance of Alliances

BRUSSELS — 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.

Chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White and Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. brief Pentagon reporters on various topics, including the progress made to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

Jan. 11, 2018

Pentagon Officials Say Coalition Aims to Defeat ISIS’ Brand

WASHINGTON — 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.

Jan. 11, 2018

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

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.

Jan. 11, 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 Kyeong-doo Jeong

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.