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Mattis: U.S.-India Partnership Important for Indo-Pacific Stability
September 6, 2018 — Defense Secretary James N. Mattis arrived in New Delhi, ready to engage with senior Indian officials to ensure the Indo-Pacific region remains free, safe, prosperous and secure... MORE

U.S., Pakistani Leaders Agree to Reset Relationship
September 5, 2018 — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, held talks with Pakistani leaders in Islamabad to reset the relationship between the two countries... MORE

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Meeting with Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff Adm. Evangelos Apostolakis
September 4, 2018 — Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Patrick S. Ryder provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. met today with Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff Adm. Evangelos Apostolakis in Athens, Greece. ... MORE

Dunford Gets Greek View of Regional Challenges
September 4, 2018 — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussed regional challenges with his counterpart, Greek navy Adm. Evangelos Apostolakis, Hellenic National Defense General Staff chief during a visit with defense officials in Athens, Greece... MORE

Dunford Arrives for Consults in Athens, Readies for Indian 2+2
September 3, 2018 — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, traveled to Athens to meet with Greek defense officials before he heads to India to attend discussions with senior U.S. and Indian officials... MORE

U.S.-India Meeting Seeks to Deepen Cooperation
August 29, 2018 — The upcoming meeting between Defense Secretary James N. Mattis, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and their Indian counterparts will seek to bolster programs and policies to maintain a free and independent Indo-Pacific region, the assistant secretary of defense for Asian and Pacific security affairs said... MORE

Mattis: U.S. Military Becoming ‘Stronger, More Lethal, More Agile’
August 28, 2018 — The Defense Department is making significant progress along its three strategic lines of effort outlined in the National Defense Strategy issued in January, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis told reporters at the Pentagon... MORE

Dunford: U.S. Forces Busy Implementing Defense Strategy Worldwide
August 28, 2018 — U.S. service members operate as part of a larger whole-of-government strategic approach to the world, and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff gave a snapshot of the breadth and width of the military's global commitment during a Pentagon news conference... MORE

DoD Mourns Death of Senator John S. McCain
August 26, 2018 — United States senator and retired Navy Capt. John S. McCain died in Arizona after a long battle with cancer. He was 81. McCain, a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War, “steadfastly represented the best ideals of our country,” Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said... MORE

Statement by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. on the Passing of Senator John McCain
August 26, 2018 — Statement by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.: "Senator McCain exemplified what it means to be a warrior and dedicated public servant. Both as a naval officer and as a member of Congress, he was a lifelong and tireless advocate for the men and women of the U.S. military... MORE