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Dempsey Rejects Notion of Exhausted United States
May 28, 2014 — The United States is not politically exhausted, “and it would be a mistake to come to that conclusion,” Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey said during an interview here today.“In fact, it would be a mistake... MORE

Dempsey Meets With Emirati Leaders in Military Dialogue
May 28, 2014 — This rich emirate looks like the very model of stability and prosperity, but it is in a dangerous neighborhood and the U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is visiting to improve the partnership... MORE

Dempsey: President’s Troop Decision Aligns Tasks, Resources
May 27, 2014 — President Barack Obama’s decision to keep 9,800 U.S. troops in Afghanistan next year “aligns tasks with resources,” the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today.Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey... MORE

Dempsey Thanks Service Members, Families During Memorial Day Concert
May 26, 2014 — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff thanked service members and their families for their sacrifices during the National Memorial Day Concert here last night.Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey told a... MORE

Pentagon Opens Doors to TAPS Families
May 24, 2014 — More than 175 Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors families gathered at the Pentagon yesterday, where senior leaders welcomed them for an evening of activities and interaction with each of the... MORE

Military Uses Remotely Piloted Aircraft Ethically
May 23, 2014 — Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey bristles when he hears someone use the word drone.“You will never hear me use the word ‘drone,’ and you’ll never hear me use the term ‘unmanned aerial systems,’” the... MORE

Chairman Honors Families of Fallen at TAPS Seminar
May 23, 2014 — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Air Force’s top civilian leader were among the officials today who honored military families impacted by the loss of a loved one at the 20th Annual... MORE

Canada’s Afghanistan Memorial Honors Shared Sacrifice
May 23, 2014 — Yesterday, at an evening ceremony honoring the shared service and sacrifices of Canadians and Americans during the long war in Afghanistan, military leaders from both nations spoke at the commencement... MORE

Dempsey Discusses Russian Tactics in Ukraine
May 21, 2014 — Russia’s annexation of Crimea and its threats to eastern and southern Ukraine amount to an “alarming use of both military force and subversion” the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here... MORE

NATO Military Chairman Opens Defense Chiefs’ Meeting
May 21, 2014 — Russia’s actions in Ukraine, Afghanistan, and NATO transformation are important topics for discussion as the alliance’s Chiefs of Defense conference gets underway here today.Army Gen. Martin E... MORE