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U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testifies during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 18, 2017. The hearing was held to consider Gen. Selva’s reappointment to the grade of general and as the Vice Chairman.

July 20, 2017

Selva Addresses Global Challenges, Readiness in Capitol Hill Hearing

WASHINGTON, July 18, 2017 — Selva Addresses Global Challenges, Readiness in Capitol Hill Hearing

American soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines lead the annual Bastille Day military parade down the Champs-Elysees in Paris, July 14, 2017.

July 14, 2017

U.S., France Celebrate Alliance at Bastille Day Parade

PARIS — U.S., France Celebrate Alliance at Bastille Day Parade

Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, receives the Legion of Honor from French Gen. Pierre de Villiers, Chief of the Defense Staff in Paris on the Eve of Bastille Day July 12, 2017. This year, the U.S. will lead the parade as the country of honor in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War 1 - as well as the long-standing partnership between France and the U.S.

July 14, 2017

Dunford Receives French Legion of Honor

PARIS — Dunford Receives French Legion of Honor

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Paul J. Selva applauds Ultimate Champion Medal recipients from left Senior Airman Jamie Biviano, gold, Capt. Austin Williamson, silver, and Staff. Sgt. John Stanz, bronze, during the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Chicago July 8, 2017.

July 14, 2017

Vice Chairman Praises 'Hidden Heroes' at Warrior Games Closing Ceremony

CHICAGO — Vice Chairman Praises 'Hidden Heroes' at Warrior Games Closing Ceremony

Dave Gettings, Cori Gettings, Julie Gettings, and Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, listen to the Silver Star Medal Citation for Marine Cpl. Albert Gettings during the 100th Anniversary Mess Night of the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, at the National Marine Corps Museum in Quantica, Va., July 7, 2017. During the event, Dunford posthumously awarded the Silver Star Medal to the family of Marine Cpl. Albert Gettings, who died of wounds sustained due to enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in Fallujah, Iraq in 2006.

July 14, 2017

Dunford Presents Silver Star to Family of Fallen Marine, Speaks of Trust

Quantico, Va. — Dunford Presents Silver Star to Family of Fallen Marine, Speaks of Trust

Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, responds to audience questions from moderator Jeff Ballou, the 110th President of the National Press Club, during a luncheon at the NPC building in Washington, D.C., June 19, 2017. Dunford discussed important issues facing the U.S. military, such as the latest strategy for defeating the Islamic State and other terrorist groups, challenges from North Korea, cyber warfare, weapons acquisition, and recruiting and strengthening U.S. alliances.

June 20, 2017

Dunford: Coalitions Support Local Partners in Driving Down Violence

WASHINGTON, June 19, 2017 — Dunford: Coalitions Support Local Partners in Driving Down Violence

Director of Joint Force Development U.S. Navy VADM Kevin D. Scott speak during the DOD Juneteenth Observance ceremony in the Hall of Heroes, Pentagon, Arlington, Va., June 19, 2017.

June 20, 2017

Juneteenth Represents Hope, Possibilities, Vice Admiral Says

WASHINGTON, June 19, 2017 — Juneteenth Represents Hope, Possibilities, Vice Admiral Says

June 19, 2017

Mattis, Dunford Describe Need for Increased, Stable DoD Budgets

WASHINGTON, June 15, 2017 — Mattis, Dunford Describe Need for Increased, Stable DoD Budgets

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, provide testimony on the FY-2018 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the Department of Defense to members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Defense at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington D.C., June 14, 2017.

June 19, 2017

Mattis, Dunford: 2018 Budget Will Continue Readiness Recovery

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2017 — Mattis, Dunford: 2018 Budget Will Continue Readiness Recovery

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, provides testimony on DoD's fiscal year 2018 budget request to members of the Senate Armed Services Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, June 13, 2017.

June 14, 2017

Dunford to Senate: Competitive Edge Requires Stable, Predictable Funding

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2017 — Dunford to Senate: Competitive Edge Requires Stable, Predictable Funding