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Chairman Urges More Japan, South Korea Defense Cooperation
April 26, 2013 — During the question-and-answer period following his speech here today at the National Institute for Defense Studies, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey urged Japan and South Korea to collaborate more closely... MORE

Dempsey Discusses Regional Issues With Japanese Leaders
April 26, 2013 — North Korea and China led the list of topics Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, discussed today in a series of meetings with senior Japanese leaders here. Dempsey, who... MORE

Dempsey Emphasizes 'Long Game,' Teamwork in Tokyo Visit
April 26, 2013 — In a speech today at Japan's National Institute for Defense Studies here, the United States' senior military officer talked about America's military, its alliances, its Asia-Pacific strategy and... MORE

Dempsey Talks Regional Issues With U.S. Troops in Japan
April 25, 2013 — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff explained U.S. objectives in the Asia-Pacific region during an hour he spent today talking with service members and civilian employees here. Army Gen. Martin... MORE

Dempsey: U.S. Will Remain World Power Despite Budget ‘Mess’
April 25, 2013 — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff didn’t mince words when he spoke about the Defense Department’s fiscal challenges during a town hall gathering here today. “OK, the budget,” Army Gen. Martin... MORE

Top ranking US military officer visits Yokota
April 25, 2013 — The highest-ranking U.S. military officer, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the 18th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 25, 2013, as part of his tour of the... MORE

China Visit Sparks Dynamic Engagements, Dempsey Says
April 24, 2013 — With his visit to China nearly complete, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey said today he has been afforded good access to senior Chinese leaders, junior leaders and future leaders. Dempsey, the chairman of... MORE

Dempsey Engages Senior Chinese Leaders in Beijing
April 23, 2013 — During his second full day in China, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior civilian and military leaders. Dempsey... MORE

Dempsey Urges More Strategic Dialogue Between China, U.S.
April 22, 2013 — The strategic rebalance to the Asia-Pacific doesn’t mean deploying high numbers of U.S. troops into the region, but it does involve more interest, more engagement and more quality in equipment and... MORE

Defense Operating on Many Fronts, Dempsey Tells Congress
April 16, 2013 — The Defense Department and Congress can work together to sustain a balanced and peerless force, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told members of the House Appropriations Committee today... MORE