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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'

Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, goes on a historic running tour of the World War II Memorials on Wake Island, June 6, 2017.

June 7, 2017

Wake Island a Lesson in American WWII Bravery

WAKE ISLAND, June 7, 2017 — Wake Island a Lesson in American WWII Bravery

Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, tours Holsworthy Barracks June 6, 2017.

June 7, 2017

Australia, U.S. Discussions Ranged the Globe, Dunford Says

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, June 7, 2017 — Australia, U.S. Discussions Ranged the Globe, Dunford Says

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, right, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with Malaysian Chief of Defense Gen. Raja Mohamed Affandi Raja Mohamed Noor during a bilateral session at the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference in Singapore, June 4, 2017.

June 5, 2017

U.S. Asia-Pacific Presence ‘Healthy, Robust, Valuable,’ Dunford Says

SYDNEY, June 4, 2017 — U.S. Asia-Pacific Presence ‘Healthy, Robust, Valuable,’ Dunford Says

Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with the President of Singapore Tony Tan after receiving an award at the Istana, June 2, 2017. Dunford is in Singapore to attend the Shangri-La Dialogue, an Asia-focused defense summit, where he will meet with regional allies and counterparts to discuss common security issues.

June 2, 2017

Dunford Receives Singapore’s Distinguished Service Award

NEWTON, Singapore, June 2, 2017 — Dunford Receives Singapore’s Distinguished Service Award