March 17, 2019

CORRECTION TO THE RECORD - SYRIA TROOP NUMBERS

Statement from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.: A claim reported this evening by a major U.S. newspaper that the U.S. military is developing plans to keep nearly 1,000 U.S. troops in Syria is factually incorrect.

March 14, 2019

Challenging Russian Information Operations Requires Whole-of-Government Approach

WASHINGTON — When it comes to competition “below the level of armed conflict,” such as information operations meant to influence adversaries, the U.S. can do more — and has the capacity to do so, the commander of U.S. European Command said.

March 14, 2019

NATO Military Committee Visits Pentagon, Discusses Alliance Strategy, Capabilities

WASHINGTON — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford welcomed the members of the NATO Military Committee to the Pentagon and offered to share with the alliance group the experiences of the U.S. in its development of the National Defense Strategy.

March 14, 2019

2020 Budget Focuses on High-End Threats, DOD Leaders Say

WASHINGTON — The $718 billion defense budget request for fiscal year 2020 addresses growing threats from Russia and China, the Defense Department’s top leaders told Congress.

March 12, 2019

$718.3 Billion Defense Budget Request Focuses on Threats

WASHINGTON — At $718.3 billion, the fiscal year 2020 defense budget request announced at the Pentagon by defense officials is an increase from last year’s $685 billion approved budget.

March 11, 2019

NATO Continues to Strengthen in Response to Great Power Competition

WASHINGTON — NATO marks 70 years of existence next month and alliance members continue the mission of ensuring the organization is relevant and agile in a new era, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in Poland.

March 8, 2019

Military Officers Guide Students Through Weeklong Senate Youth Program

WASHINGTON — Some of the brightest high schoolers from around the country wrapped up a weeklong visit to the nation's capital today as part of the Senate Youth Program. Among those students — 104 in all — are two from each state, two from Washington, D.C., and two representing Department of Defense Education Activity schools. Their week in Washington was an opportunity to learn about government, democracy and in particular, the U.S. Senate.

March 7, 2019

Joint Staff Chaplains Host Symposium on Strategic Religious Advisement

Chaplains and chaplain assistants from across the services and combatant commands gathered this week for the 2019 Joint Religious Affairs Symposium at the Pentagon Library and Conference Center.

March 5, 2019

Send More Boats, Eucom Commander Tells Senate

WASHINGTON — More maritime power, including surface vessels and anti-submarine capability, are needed in Europe to counter threats there, the commander of U.S. European Command told the Senate Armed Services Committee.

March 5, 2019

Selva Discusses How Chaplains Should Interact with Commanders

WASHINGTON — Military chaplains have a role at every level of the armed services, and the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff urged them to become versed in all the missions they can perform.