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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

USO, Chairman’s Holiday Tour finishes four-country visit across globe
December 13, 2013 — The USO ended its annual Chairman’s Holiday Tour at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center, here, Dec. 12.The tour lineup included the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, his Senior... MORE

Dempsey Visits Troops in Afghanistan as Part of USO Tour
December 10, 2013 — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and his USO holiday tour arrived here yesterday to visit with and entertain U.S. service members, civilians and contractors.The... MORE

Chairman Visits Sailors in Greece as Part of USO Tour
December 7, 2013 — Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout and U.S. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay today as part of... MORE

Dempsey Addresses Issues During Facebook Town Hall
December 5, 2013 — It was the quietest Town Hall Army in which Gen. Martin E. Dempsey has ever taken part. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff hosted his first Town Hall on Facebook today, answering questions sent... MORE

Pentagon Reductions ‘First Step’ in Realigning Defense Spending, Hagel Says
December 4, 2013 — The Defense Department’s senior leaders announced changes today in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Staff designed to save money and better align the department’s structures and... MORE