Oct. 20, 2017

Dunford Calls USO a Vital Link Between Troops, America

WASHINGTON — 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.

Oct. 20, 2017

Syrian Democratic Forces Liberate Raqqa

SOUTHWEST ASIA — 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.

Oct. 19, 2017

Raqqa Close to Liberation as ISIS ‘Caliphate’ Crumbles

WASHINGTON — 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.

Oct. 17, 2017

OIR Spokesman: ISIS Faces Devastating Defeat on 3rd Anniversary of Operations

WASHINGTON — 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.

Oct. 17, 2017

Strikes Continue in Effort to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq

SOUTHWEST ASIA — 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.

Oct. 11, 2017

Newman's Own Awards 5 Groups $200K to Help Service Members, Vets, Families

WASHINGTON — 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.

Oct. 5, 2017

Ancient Greek Play Allows Americans to Examine Cost of War

WASHINGTON — 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.

Oct. 5, 2017

Over 11,000 DoD Personnel Aid Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Efforts

WASHINGTON — 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.

Oct. 3, 2017

Dunford: New Operational Construct in Afghanistan Should Break Stalemate

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the new South Asia strategy should break the stalemate in Afghanistan and make the United States, its allies and its partners more secure.

Oct. 3, 2017

Food, Water, Fuel Still Priorities for Puerto Rico; 9K Military Now Helping Effort

WASHINGTON — Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello briefed reporters on progress the unified collaboration of commonwealth and federal officials has made in delivering aid to the people of the island following Hurricane Maria ahead of a presidential visit.