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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

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, provide testimony on the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the Department of Defense to members of the House Armed Services Committee at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington D.C., June 12, 2017.

June 13, 2017

Dunford Urges Congress to Protect U.S. Competitive Advantage

WASHINGTON, June 12, 2017 — Dunford Urges Congress to Protect U.S. Competitive Advantage

Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses the 672 graduates at the National Defense University, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., June 8, 2017. He described the outgoing students as critical thinkers and challenged them to be relentless in their assessment of the world as it is and how they can work to shape the world and defend freedom and liberty.

June 12, 2017

Selva to NDU Graduates: 'Let's Get to Work, Because I Need Your Help'

WASHINGTON, June 8, 2017 — Selva to NDU Graduates: 'Let's Get to Work, Because I Need Your Help'