Jan. 18, 2019

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Meeting with United Kingdom's Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Sir Nicholas Carter

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 United Kingdom Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Sir Nicholas Carter Jan. 15 in Brussels, Belgium.

Jan. 17, 2019

Strong Missile Shield Protects U.S., Allies

WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump, Vice President Michael R. Pence and Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan announced the release of the 2019 Missile Defense Review today at the Pentagon.

Jan. 17, 2019

Trump Pledges to Protect America From Any Enemy Missile

WASHINGTON — When it comes to defending America against the threat of a missile attack from any nation, President Donald J. Trump said that “the goal is simple. It is to ensure we can detect and destroy any missile launched against the United States, anytime, anywhere and any place.”

Jan. 16, 2019

Alliance Commitment Remains Steadfast, Military Committee Chairman Says

BRUSSELS — While circumstances have changed since NATO was formed in 1949, the commitment and support to defend alliance members – “is as resolute today as it was in 1949,” the chairman of NATO’s Military Committee said in Brussels.

Jan. 16, 2019

Dunford Meets With NATO Defense Chiefs

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is in Brussels to attend a meeting of the NATO Military Committee, the alliance’s highest military authority.

Jan. 15, 2019

DIA’s China Military Power Report Details Leaders’ Strategy

WASHINGTON — China’s military rise is well-planned, and Chinese leaders are following a strategy they believe will lead to greater power and influence both regionally and globally, according to an unclassified report released by the Defense Intelligence Agency.

Jan. 15, 2019

Defense Intelligence Agency Releases Report on China Military Power

Washington, D.C. — The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) today released China Military Power, a product that examines the core capabilities of China’s military.

Jan. 9, 2019

Correction to the record

A story posted online today by a U.S. media outlet incorrectly reported that Gen. Dunford told his Turkish counterpart during meetings in Ankara yesterday that U.S. observations posts in Syria would remain in place indefinitely.

Jan. 8, 2019

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Visit to Turkey

Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Patrick S. Ryder provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. traveled to Turkey Jan. 7-8 to accompany National Security Advisor Amb. John Bolton to a meeting in Ankara with senior Turkish government officials.

Jan. 4, 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.