Sept. 28, 2017

Service Members Work With Puerto Rican, Federal Agencies to Help Island Recover

WASHINGTON — The Puerto Rican government is working closely with federal agencies, including the Defense Department, to recover from Hurricane Maria, a spokesperson for Deputy Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan said.

Sept. 28, 2017

Senate Confirms Dunford for Additional 2-Year Term as Chairman

WASHINGTON — The Senate has agreed to Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford’s reappointment for another two-year term as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Dunford will continue to serve as the principal military advisor to the president and the secretary of defense through Sept. 30, 2019.

Sept. 27, 2017

Northcom Protects Nation from Natural, Man-Made Threats, Commander Says

WASHINGTON — U.S. Northern Command is ready to defend the United States or provide aid to local and state authorities at a moment's notice when called upon, the commander of Northcom said at the Women in Defense Conference.

Sept. 27, 2017

DoD Officials Provide Update on Hurricane Relief Efforts

WASHINGTON — A Defense Department spokesman said that in Puerto Rico, enhanced communications and completed assessments are providing a clearer picture of the extent of the storm damage and the magnitude of the response challenge.

Sept. 26, 2017

Erosion of U.S. Military Capabilities Must Be Stopped, Chairman Tells Senators

WASHINGTON — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford asked members of the Senate Armed Services Committee to provide adequate, stable budgets so that the Defense Department can fight today’s battles and prepare tomorrow’s force.

Sept. 26, 2017

Dunford: U.S. Faces Volatile, Complex Security Situations

WASHINGTON — The United States faces a volatile, unpredictable world and must keep up its guard, Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said during a reconfirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Sept. 25, 2017

National Defense University Welcomes 16th President

Washington — National Defense University (NDU) today welcomed Vice Admiral Frederick J. Roegge as its 16th president. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., presided over the change of presidency ceremony in which responsibility transferred from Major General Frederick M. Padilla, USMC, to Vice Admiral Roegge.

Sept. 25, 2017

Roegge Succeeds Padilla as National Defense University President

WASHINGTON — Professional military education is a U.S. military priority, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said at a ceremony in which Navy Vice Adm. Frederick Roegge succeeded Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Frederick Padilla as National Defense University president.

Sept. 20, 2017

Chairman’s Senior Enlisted Advisor Leads by Example

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military’s top noncommissioned officer strives to lead by example, and to him a leader is someone who is charismatic and leads through their actions, and manages a good balance between trying to bring discipline to the organization while being a compassionate leader as well.

Sept. 20, 2017

Readout of Gen. Dunford’s Visit to Norway

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. visited Oslo, Vealøs, and Værnes, Norway from Sept. 17-20 at the invitation of his Norwegian counterpart, Chief of Defense Admiral Haakon Bruun-Hanssen.