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Members of the Iraqi special forces provide security during a final air mobility operations exercise at Camp Taji, Iraq.

Dec. 11, 2017

Iraqi, Syrian Democratic Forces Destroy ISIS’ ‘Caliphate’

WASHINGTON — While Iraqi security forces and Syrian Democratic Forces have destroyed the idea of an Islamic State of Iraq and Syria ‘Caliphate,’ much work remains to be done against the terror group, a Pentagon spokesman said.

A man runs with a football through the snow.

Dec. 9, 2017

Black Knights Squeak Past Midshipmen in Army-Navy Game

WASHINGTON — The Army-Navy game went down to the wire, with Navy missing a 48-yard field goal and the Army winning 14-13. Army also won the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy as both Army and Navy beat the Air Force Academy this year.

Spouses of Senior Enlisted Leaders from across the Department of Defense in the D.C. area for the Defense Senior Enlisted Leader Council visit Military OneSource at Rosslyn, Va., Nov. 30, 2017.

Dec. 6, 2017

Military OneSource is for you

WASHINGTON — From needing guidance for an upcoming move to seeking life-saving help, Military OneSource can provide solutions with just one phone call.

Nov. 30, 2017

DoD Honors Chief Information Officer Award Recipients

WASHINGTON — More than 20 Defense Department chief information officer individuals and teams were honored for cyber and information technology excellence in a Pentagon ceremony.

Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Thompson, senior enlisted leader of the chief of staff of the Air Force's Focus Area 2, speaks with Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, before an Enlisted Military Education Review Council meeting at National Defense University in Washington, Nov. 20, 2017. The council met to discuss joint enlisted leader development, talent management and service education initiatives. DoD photo by Army Sgt. James K. McCann

Nov. 29, 2017

SEAC: Educated, Empowered Enlisted Leaders Needed in Joint Environments

WASHINGTON — Warfare is increasingly transregional, multidomain and multifunctional and professional military education must keep pace with these changes, the senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, makes a point as he and the senior enlisted leaders for the U.S. combatant commands brief Pentagon reporters at the conclusion of a conference, Nov. 28, 2017. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

Nov. 29, 2017

Combatant Command Enlisted Leaders Discuss Operations, NCO Empowerment

WASHINGTON — Combatant command senior enlisted leaders discussed operations against terrorists in their areas, the state of forces and what noncommissioned officers bring to the table internationally during a Pentagon briefing.

An Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II departs after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker

Nov. 27, 2017

Military’s Top Noncommissioned Officer: ISIS ‘On the Run’

WASHINGTON — The military’s top noncommissioned officer, Army Sgt. Maj. John Wayne Troxell, said that he is impressed with the U.S. efforts in defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

Members of participating units conduct scenarios at Colmar Urban Training Center during Bold Quest 17.2. U.S. Forces and 16 Partner Nations deployed or participated off site in BQ17.2, the latest in a series of Coalition Capability Demonstration and Assessment events sponsored by the Joint Staff with 18 days of data collection completed between mid-October and early November in the Savannah, Ga., area.

Nov. 21, 2017

U.S. Forces Complete Coalition Capability Demonstration and Assessment with 16 Partner Nations at Bold Quest

SUFFOLK, Va. — Nearly 1,800 military personnel from U.S. and partner nations participated in Bold Quest 17.2 last month in Savannah, Georgia, the latest in a series of coalition capability demonstration and assessment events sponsored by the Joint Staff.

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford speaks with a college student

Nov. 16, 2017

Dunford: U.S. Military Advantage Over Russia, China Eroding

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military advantage against near-peer competitors is eroding, and America must invest in capabilities to ensure deterrence, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said during a panel discussion at Tufts University.

Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva presents an award

Nov. 15, 2017

Vice Chairman, USO-Metro Salute Military Chefs

PENTAGON CITY, Va. — Twelve military chefs were honored while demonstrating their culinary skills at the annual Salute to Military Chefs sponsored by USO-Metro at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Pentagon City, Va.