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Jan. 10, 2020

Hyten: U.S. Service Members Are America's Great Power Edge

The Defense Department's people will ultimately be the difference between the United States and any potential adversary, and Air Force Gen. John Hyten wants to ensure they have all the support they need.

General officers from Romania and the United States shake hands.

Jan. 8, 2020

Hyten Visits Troops in Romania During USO Tour

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten joined other top officials and USO entertainers as they visited Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania.

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. John E. Hyten meets with Romanian Chief of the Defense Staff Lt. Gen. Daniel Petrescu during a visit to Mihail Kognalniceanu Air Base, Romania, as part of the Chairman's USO New Year's Tour 2020, on Jan. 7, 2020.

Jan. 7, 2020

Readout of Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. John E. Hyten’s Meeting with Romanian Chief of the Defense Staff Lt. Gen. Daniel Petrescu

Joint Staff Spokesperson Maj. Trisha Guillebeau provided the following readout: Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. John E. Hyten met today with Romania Chief of Defense Lt. Gen. Daniel Petrescu at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania.

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. John E. Hyten greets the USO Talent at Joint Base Andrews before taking off for the Chairman's USO New Year's Tour 2020, on Jan. 5, 2020. Hyten hosted the Chairman's USO Tour on behalf of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley to bring Washington Nationals Aaron Barrett and Adam Eaton, comedians Scott Armstrong and Matt Walsh, actor Brad Morris, country music band LoCash, MMA Fighters Illima-Lei Macfarlane and Felice Herrig; and DJ J Dayz to show service members in the U.S. European area of responsibility that America remembers them and values their service.

Jan. 6, 2020

Chairman's 2020 USO New Year's Tour Kicks Off

The Chairman’s annual USO tour kicked off today with a performance for service members deployed to Romania. Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. John E. Hyten, USO President Dr. J.D. Crouch II, and Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramon “CZ” Colon-Lopez are leading the tour, which includes stops in the U.S. European area of responsibility over the next few days.

Jan. 2, 2020

Esper: Kataeb Hezbollah Will 'Likely Regret' Further Provocative Behavior

U.S. forces in Iraq were attacked Dec. 27 near Kirkuk by Kataeb Hezbollah, a group with links to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard's Quds Force. The attack, which involved 31 rockets fired, killed one American civilian contractor and injured four American service members as well as two partners in the Iraqi security forces, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.

A civilian speaks and a military officer looks forward while both men stand behind podiums.

Dec. 20, 2019

DOD Leaders Look to Future, Reflect on End-of-Year Results

Congress' passage of the fiscal year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act yesterday will enable the Defense Department to adapt to the challenges posed by great power competitors, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.

U.S. and Russian generals stand in front of their respective nations’ flags and shake hands.

Dec. 18, 2019

Top U.S., Russian Military Leaders Meet to Improve Mutual Communication

The top U.S. military officer met in Switzerland with his Russian counterpart for talks aimed at increasing communication between their nations to reduce risks in conflict areas.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark A. Milley meets with Switzerland Chief of the Armed Forces Lt. Gen. (select) Thomas Süssli in Bern, Switzerland, December 18, 2019. During the meeting, the two senior military leaders discussed mutual security interests between Switzerland and the United States.

Dec. 18, 2019

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark. A. Milley’s Meeting with Switzerland Chief of the Armed Forces Lt. Gen. (S) Thomas Süssli

Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. DeDe S. Halfhill provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark A. Milley met December 18 with Switzerland Chief of the Armed Forces Lt. Gen. (select) Thomas Süssli in Bern, Switzerland.

Dec. 18, 2019

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley’s Meeting with Russian Chief of the General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov

Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. DeDe S. Halfhill provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley met with Chief of the Russian General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov today in Bern, Switzerland.

101st Airborne Division visits Bastogne and Ardennes, Belgium

Dec. 18, 2019

Esper, Milley Commemorate Battle of the Bulge 75th Anniversary

Military and civilian dignitaries from Europe and the United States were in Belgium today to mark the anniversary of one of the most important battles of World War II: the Battle of the Bulge.