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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

NATO Defense Chiefs to Discuss Russia, Afghanistan
May 20, 2014 — Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will discuss the situation in Eastern Europe, Europe’s southern flank, and the way forward in Afghanistan during meetings with... MORE

Battaglia Lauds Joint Development Course Graduates
May 19, 2014 — The senior enlisted advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff praised a group of enlisted military leaders who’d completed a three-day joint leadership course here May 16.Marine Corps Sgt... MORE

Dempsey Urges VMI Graduates to ‘Get At It’
May 19, 2014 — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff tied his May 16 commencement address at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington to the Battle of New Market that occurred exactly 150 years ago during... MORE

Battaglia Salutes Troops on Armed Forces Day
May 17, 2014 — The senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff praised military members serving worldwide and recognized the sacrifices of fallen warriors in remarks following an Armed... MORE