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Nov. 15, 2019

U.S., South Korean Defense Leaders Talk Military Exercises

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper and South Korean National Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo discussed their nations' combined military readiness exercise program during the 51st annual Security Consultative Meeting in Seoul, South Korea, today.

Nov. 15, 2019

CJCS Hosts ROK, Japanese Counterparts for Multilateral Discussions

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley hosted a trilateral video teleconference with Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Hanki Park, and Japanese Chief of Staff, Joint Staff Gen. Koji Yamazaki today in Seoul.

Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Hanki Park pose for a photo during the 44th Republic of Korea and U.S. Military Committee Meeting at the Ministry of National Defense in Seoul, Republic of Korea, Nov. 14, 2019.

Nov. 14, 2019

CJCS, ROK Chairman Meet, Discuss Stronger Alliance, Military Readiness

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley met with Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Hanki Park during the 44th Republic of Korea and U.S. Military Committee Meeting (MCM) today in Seoul.

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Nov. 13, 2019

Milley Describes Indo-Pacific Region as U.S. Military's 'Main Effort'

Army Gen. Mark A. Milley spoke today to Japanese and American reporters at the conclusion of a meeting he had with Japanese leaders.

Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, poses for a photo with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Gen. Kōji Yamazaki, Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, at the Japanese Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, Nov. 12, 2019.

Nov. 12, 2019

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Milley's Meeting with Japanese Chief of Staff, Joint Staff Gen. Koji Yamazaki

Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. DeDe S. Halfhill provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley met with Japanese Chief of Staff, Joint Staff Gen. Koji Yamazaki today in Japan.

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Nov. 11, 2019

Chairman Travels to Indo-Pacific With American Strategic Thinking

Army Gen. Mark A. Milley's first overseas trip as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is to the Indo-Pacific region, re-emphasizing the importance of the region in American strategic thinking.

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Nov. 7, 2019

Syrian Democratic Forces Reap Benefit From Oil Money

Revenue from oil fields in Syria supports the Syrian Democratic Forces, not the United States, said a defense official.

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Nov. 7, 2019

Noncommissioned Officers Give Big Advantage to U.S. Military

America's noncommissioned officers and petty officers deliver the military's biggest asymmetric advantage, Army Command Sgt. Maj. John Wayne Troxell, the senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said in a recent interview.

Oct. 30, 2019

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Milley's Phone Call with Chief of the Australian Defence Force Gen. Angus Campbell

Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. DeDe S. Halfhill provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley spoke with Chief of the Australian Defence Force Gen. Angus Campbell by telephone Monday, October 28.

Oct. 28, 2019

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Milley's Phone Call with United Kingdom's Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Sir Nicholas Carter

Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. DeDe S. Halfhill provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley spoke with United Kingdom's Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Sir Nicholas Carter today.