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Aug. 21, 2019

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Phone Call with Russian Chief of the General Staff Gen. Gerasimov

Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Patrick S. Ryder provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. spoke with Chief of the Russian General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov by telephone today.

Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson swears in U.S. Army Gen. Omar Bradley as the first chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 1949.

Aug. 15, 2019

DOD Marks 70th Anniversary of the Chairmanship

This week marks the 70th anniversary of the swearing-in of Army Gen. Omar N. Bradley as the first chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This followed the Aug. 10, 1949 signing of an amendment to the National Security Act by President Truman, which created the permanent position of chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, unified the control of the Armed Forces under the secretary of defense, and renamed the National Military Establishment as the Department of Defense.

Army Gen. James C. McConville speaks during a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, Aug. 9 in which he succeeded Army Gen. Mark A. Milley as Army chief of staff.

Aug. 12, 2019

McConville Succeeds Milley as Army Chief of Staff

JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Virginia — Acting Army Secretary Ryan D. McCarthy swore in Gen. James C. McConville as the 40th Army chief of staff during an Aug. 9 ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia. McConville succeeds Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, who has been confirmed as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and will take office at the end of September.

Soldiers speak in desert.

Aug. 9, 2019

Milley Dispels 'Myths of War'

The 39th Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley is a firm believer that a strong military is key in a whole-of-government approach to national security issues.

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Aug. 7, 2019

NSA Hosts Top Pentagon Enlisted Leaders to Showcase Mission

U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) and National Security Agency (NSA) showcased their partnership at the annual Defense Senior Enlisted Leader Conference July 23, 2019. Twenty of the Pentagon’s top enlisted leaders converged at the agency’s new Integrated Cyber Center to engage in forums centered on national defense priorities.

Navy Vice Adm. Michael M. Gilday, director of the Joint Staff, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing for the position of Chief Naval Operations, at the U.S. Senate Dirksen Building in Washington, D.C., July 31, 2019.

Aug. 1, 2019

Statement from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. on the Confirmation of Vice Adm. Mike Gilday:

Statement from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. on the Confirmation of Vice Adm. Mike Gilday: "On behalf of the entire Joint Staff team, congratulations and Bravo Zulu to Vice Adm. Mike Gilday on his Senate confirmation to serve at the rank of admiral and as the next chief of naval operations."

Gen. Paul Selva and his wife, Ricki, hold hands.

Aug. 1, 2019

Vice Chairman Selva Retires; Ends 39-Year Air Force Career

Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva has ended his 39-year military career, retiring during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland after four years of service as vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joe Dunford poses for a photo with Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces, Gen. Koji Yamazaki outside the Pentagon, Washington D.C., July 31, 2019.

July 31, 2019

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Office Call with Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces, Gen. Koji Yamazaki

Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Patrick S. Ryder provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. spoke today with Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces, Gen. Koji Yamazaki.

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with Army Lt. Gen. Paul LaCamera, commander, Operation Inherent Resolve, during a visit to Baghdad, Iraq July 26, 2019.

July 27, 2019

ISIS Caliphate Is Gone, But Threat Remains, Dunford Says

There can be no doubt that the strategy to drive ISIS from its so-called caliphate in Syria and Iraq has succeeded, but that doesn't mean the struggle against the ideology is over, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in Baghdad.

President Harry S. Truman signs the National Security Act into law in the Oval office, Washington D.C., July 26, 1947.

July 26, 2019

The Joint Chiefs of Staff Celebrates 72 Years Today

On July 26, 1947, the National Security Act was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman, which officially established the Joint Chiefs of Staff as strategic planners and advisers to the president on matters of national security.