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U.S., Russian Leaders Discuss Afghanistan, Sochi, History
January 21, 2014 — BRUSSELS, Jan. 21, 2014 – Two tankers who as young men could have squared off against each other on the East German border sat in the Russian Embassy here today and talked about ways their two nations... MORE

U.S. Preparing Small Arms, Ammunition Support for Iraq
January 17, 2014 — The Defense Department is preparing small arms and ammunition for shipment to Iraq in response to a request from that country’s prime minister, Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren said... MORE

Dempsey Disappointed by Setbacks in Iraq
January 17, 2014 — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is disappointed the Iraqis have not done more with the chance they have been given by the men and women of the U.S military.“The young men and women who went... MORE

Dempsey Makes Case for Slowing Manpower Costs
January 17, 2014 — The Defense Department must slow the growth of its manpower costs to avoid a crisis in the future, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey said earlier this week.The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told... MORE

Dempsey: Leaders Can Make a Difference in Challenging World
January 16, 2014 — Now is the best time for leaders to make a difference in a challenging world, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey told students and faculty at the National Defense University here Jan. 14.“Our nation, and... MORE

Thousands of U.S. Personnel Serve Overseas During the Holidays
December 23, 2013 — For many American service members, the holidays are just another work day.In a news conference last week, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey reminded Americans that... MORE

Obama Directs Review of Sexual Assault Prevention Progress
December 20, 2013 — President Barack Obama has instructed Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey to continue their efforts to make substantial improvements to... MORE

Budget ‘Step in the Right Direction,’ Hagel Says
December 19, 2013 — The budget deal that passed Congress yesterday means the page is turning on a prolonged period of fiscal uncertainty, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said today during a joint news conference with Army... MORE

Hagel, Dempsey Continue Focus on Afghanistan
December 19, 2013 — The United States is still at war, and DOD leaders will continue to focus on Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said... MORE

Battaglia Presents First Armed Forces NCO, Petty Officer Book
December 17, 2013 — The military’s top enlisted service member debuted a new noncommissioned officer and petty officer book here today in what he called a significant moment for all enlisted leaders. Marine Corps Sgt... MORE