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Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with his Japan counterpart Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, at the Pentagon, July 27, 2017.

July 27, 2017

Joint Press Statement/Post-Luncheon Read-out of Phone Call Between CJCS and Chief of Staff, Japan Joint Staff

WASHINGTON — Joint Press Statement/Post-Luncheon Read-out of Phone Call Between CJCS and Chief of Staff, Japan Joint Staff

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks alongside moderator Andrea Mitchell, NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, at the 2017 Aspen Security Forum in Colo., July 22, 2017. Gen. Dunford explained U.S. strategy and how it would be carried out in the years ahead.

July 24, 2017

Chairman Emphasizes State Department's Importance to Defense

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2017 — Chairman Emphasizes State Department's Importance to Defense

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, responds to a question alongside moderator Andrea Mitchell, NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, at the 2017 Aspen Security Forum in Colo., July 22, 2017. Gen. Dunford explained U.S. strategy and how it would be carried out in the years ahead.

July 24, 2017

U.S. Doesn’t Have Luxury of Choosing Challenges, Dunford Tells Aspen Crowd

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2017 — U.S. Doesn’t Have Luxury of Choosing Challenges, Dunford Tells Aspen Crowd

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