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Tributes Flow in as Nation Mourns Passing of George H.W. Bush
December 1, 2018 — President Donald J. Trump has declared Dec. 5 as a national day of mourning for former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away last night at age 94... MORE

Bush’s Legacy Includes Decisive Military Action
December 1, 2018 — President George H.W. Bush has died at age 94... MORE

Mattis: Actions in Ukraine Show Russia’s Word Cannot Be Trusted
November 28, 2018 — Russia’s seizure of three Ukrainian ships in the Sea of Azov in contradiction to signed treaties and the Law of the Sea show that Russia cannot be counted on to keep its word, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said at the Pentagon... MORE

Deadline Approaching to Opt in to Blended Retirement System
November 28, 2018 — The Defense Department’s director of military compensation policy said service members have just one month left to make a decision about opting in to the blended retirement system... MORE

Mattis Oversees Southcom Command Change
November 26, 2018 — Defense Secretary James N. Mattis presided over the U.S. Southern Command change-of-command ceremony in Miami, as Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd turned over the reins to Navy Adm. Craig S. Faller... MORE

Central, South American Nations Demonstrate Power of Democracy
November 21, 2018 — Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, commander of U.S. Southern Command, said that the power of democracy is increasingly on display in Central and South America... MORE

Great Power Strategy Affects DOD Priorities, Allocations, Dunford Says
November 17, 2018 — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford said great power competition among the United States, China and Russia is a reality and that the United States must change the funding and development trajectory moving forward... MORE

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford’s Meeting with Turkish Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar
November 17, 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 Turkish Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar in Halifax, Canada... MORE

Halifax Forum Looks for Solutions to World’s Security Challenges
November 16, 2018 — The chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff is one of many security and military leaders attending the Halifax International Security Forum, with discussions covering security challenges throughout the world and the role democracies can play to address them... MORE

U.S. Leaders Salute Fallen Heroes on Armistice Day Centennial in France
November 13, 2018 — The United States renews its sacred obligation to memorialize its fallen heroes on the soil where they rest for eternity, President Donald J. Trump said at Suresnes American Cemetery in France, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day... MORE