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Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with Turkish Gen. Yaşar Güler, General Staff of the Republic of Turkey, during a bilateral meeting in between sessions of the NATO Military Committee Conference in Warsaw, Poland Sept. 29, 2018.

July 19, 2019

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford’s Phone Call with Chief of the Turkish General Staff Gen. Yasar Guler

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 Turkish General Staff Gen. Yasar Guler today.

Civilian presents award to airman.

July 18, 2019

France Honors Vice Chairman for Fostering Cooperation Between U.S., French Militaries

The vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff received the French Legion of Honor from Philippe Etienne, France's ambassador to the United States, for his personal commitment to strengthening the French-American relationship.

Soldiers stand near each other and are silhouetted by the setting sun.

July 12, 2019

National Military Strategy Addresses Changing Character of War

A military contingency in one country will quickly spread around the world, and this reality is what the new National Military Strategy addresses, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

Soldiers approach a Howitzer after it is fired in the desert.

July 12, 2019

Description of the 2018 National Military Strategy Released

An unclassified overview of the 2018 National Military Strategy has been posted on the Joint Staff website.

Two military commanders walk together during a ceremony.

July 10, 2019

Dunford Presents Legion of Merit to Finnish Defense Chief

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff presented the Legion of Merit to Finland's defense chief, Air Force Gen. Jarmo Lindberg, yesterday during a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia.

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosts an Armed Forces Full Honor Arrival Ceremony for Finnish Air Force Gen. Jarmo Lindberg, Finnish Chief of Defense, on Whipple Field at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, July 9, 2019.

July 9, 2019

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford’s Meeting with Finnish Chief of Defense Gen. Jarmo Lindberg

Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Patrick S. Ryder provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. met with Finnish Chief of Defense Gen. Jarmo Lindberg today in Washington D.C. Also in attendance was the Ambassador of Finland, Kristi Kauppi.

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July 1, 2019

Need for Speed in Capabilities, Selva Says

Though the Defense Department is making progress in making meaningful change in how it develops and acquires new capabilities, that progress simply isn't happening fast enough, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said at a Brookings Institution discussion in Washington.

Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, details Iranian involvement in oil tanker attacks during remarks at the Defense Writers Group in Washington, June 18, 2019.

June 20, 2019

Global Integration Deserves More Attention, Selva Says

The concept of global integration of the U.S. military is important and underreported, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told the Defense Writers Group in Washington.

Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, details Iranian involvement in oil tanker attacks during remarks at the Defense Writers Group in Washington, June 18, 2019.

June 20, 2019

Selva Details Iranian Oil Attacks, Need for International Efforts

Iranian attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman require an international response, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said at the Defense Writers Group in Washington.

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks at the National Defense University (NDU) Graduation at Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington D.C., June 13, 2019. The NDU Class of 2019 consists of leaders from the U.S. military services, the Department of Defense, other federal government agencies, as well as from the foreign militaries, allied and partner nations.

June 14, 2019

Senior Officers Must Lead Change in Uncertain World, Dunford Says

In an uncertain world, senior officers must be the leaders of change in the profession of arms, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said during the graduation ceremony for the National Defense University Class of 2019.