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Dunford: Battle Against Violent Extremism at Inflection Point
October 24, 2017 — The conflict against extremist organizations is at an inflection point, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said, while hosting defense chiefs from 73 coalition nations to discuss the ongoing conflict against violent extremism worldwide at Fort Belvoir, Va... MORE

Dunford: DoD Owes Families, Nation Information on Niger Action
October 23, 2017 — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford said the four Special Forces soldiers who were killed and the two who were wounded in Niger were conducting an important train, advise and assist mission with Nigerien forces... MORE

Dunford Calls USO a Vital Link Between Troops, America
October 20, 2017 — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff thanked the USO for all it has done and continues to do to support service members in the United States and around the world during a gala held in Washington, D.C... MORE

Syrian Democratic Forces Liberate Raqqa
October 20, 2017 — Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported that the Syrian city of Raqqa has been liberated from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, the coalition’s Syrian Democratic Forces partners announced... MORE

Raqqa Close to Liberation as ISIS ‘Caliphate’ Crumbles
October 19, 2017 — The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria's so-called caliphate in the Middle East is on its last legs, and indigenous troops aided by coalition capabilities are taking the battle to the terror group worldwide, the chief Pentagon spokesperson told reporters... MORE

OIR Spokesman: ISIS Faces Devastating Defeat on 3rd Anniversary of Operations
October 17, 2017 — On the third anniversary of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve's establishment, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is on the verge of a devastating defeat in Raqqa, Syria, a task force spokesman said... MORE

Strikes Continue in Effort to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq
October 17, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting three strikes consisting of three engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported... MORE

Newman's Own Awards 5 Groups $200K to Help Service Members, Vets, Families
October 11, 2017 — The Joint Staff's director of joint force development thanked the Newman's Own Foundation and five organizations sharing a $200,000 donation from the foundation during a Pentagon ceremony for their dedication and their passion to help others... MORE

Ancient Greek Play Allows Americans to Examine Cost of War
October 5, 2017 — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, invited actors to give a dramatic reading of an ancient Greek play that deals with suicide before senior military leaders at the Senior Leadership Conference... MORE

Over 11,000 DoD Personnel Aid Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Efforts
October 5, 2017 — Puerto Rico's governor said more than 11,000 Defense Department personnel now are in Puerto Rico, helping the U.S. territory recover from the wrath of Hurricane Maria in the areas of logistics, medical support and aviation... MORE