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Chairman: Epitome of ‘Jointness’ Values Separate Services
July 1, 2014 — Having separate military services brings perspectives to the table that are the epitome of “jointness,” the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here yesterday.In answer to a question at an... MORE

Dempsey: Iraqi National Unity Needed to Counter ISIL
June 29, 2014 — The formation of a national unity government in Iraq will be key to defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told National Public Radio Friday.Army... MORE

Dempsey in Hawaii to Meet Japanese, South Korean Counterparts
June 29, 2014 — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff will hold trilateral talks with his Japanese and Korean counterparts during a short trip to Hawaii.Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey will meet with South Korean... MORE

Chairman Discusses Iraq Situation in Note to Troops
June 19, 2014 — Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussed the situation in Iraq in a note to troops issued today.The text of Dempsey’s note follows:"Many of you have served in... MORE

Possible Iraq Action Requires Clearer Picture, DOD Leaders Say
June 18, 2014 — The Iraqi government has requested U.S. airstrikes to help it put down a fast-moving rebellion by Sunni insurgents, but the Defense Department’s top civilian and military leaders told senators today... MORE

Battaglia Reflects on New Orleans, Jacksonville Trip
June 12, 2014 — Focusing on the commitment to service, the senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff recently completed a two-leg trip that included volunteer work, talks with troops and... MORE

Embrace Exceptional Leadership, Winnefeld Tells NDU Grads
June 12, 2014 — The vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff today encouraged 645 graduates of National Defense University to tackle modern-day global leadership challenges with boldness and caring.In delivering... MORE

Dempsey, Service Chiefs Meet With British Prime Minister, Chiefs
June 10, 2014 — Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the U.S. service chiefs met in London today with British Prime Minister David Cameron at No. 10 Downing Street and with... MORE

DOD Formally Welcomes Deputy Defense Secretary Work
June 9, 2014 — The Defense Department formally welcomed Bob Work as the deputy secretary of defense today as the Pentagon’s new “chief operating officer” took his ceremonial oath of office.Defense Secretary Chuck... MORE

SEAC Leads Sendoff for USA Men’s Soccer World Cup Team
June 7, 2014 — With the senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff commanding, 23 service members lined up yesterday on a field here facing the USA Men’s Soccer World Cup team and placed a... MORE