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Defense Secretary James N. Mattis discusses Russia’s seizure of three Ukrainian ships at the mouth of the Sea of Azov while speaking with reporters at the Pentagon.

Nov. 28, 2018

Mattis: Actions in Ukraine Show Russia’s Word Cannot Be Trusted

WASHINGTON — 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.

Nov. 28, 2018

Deadline Approaching to Opt in to Blended Retirement System

WASHINGTON — 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.

Nov. 26, 2018

Mattis Oversees Southcom Command Change

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.

A seated Navy admiral gestures while speaking to a Marine officer.

Nov. 21, 2018

Central, South American Nations Demonstrate Power of Democracy

WASHINGTON — 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.

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, center, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is interviewed by BBC World News presenter Yalda Hakim during the Halifax International Security Forum, taking place in Canada.

Nov. 17, 2018

Great Power Strategy Affects DOD Priorities, Allocations, Dunford Says

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — 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.

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greets Turkish Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar, during the Halifax International Security Forum Nov. 17, 2018.

Nov. 17, 2018

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford’s Meeting with Turkish Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar

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.

Peter Van Praagh, president of the Halifax Forum, and Canadian Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan discuss security challenges that will be aired at the Halifax International Security Forum during a press conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Nov. 16, 2018

Halifax Forum Looks for Solutions to World’s Security Challenges

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.

President Donald J. Trump visits Suresnes American Cemetery located outside Paris, as part of Veterans Day and commemorations marking the 100th anniversary of the Nov. 11, 1918 armistice that ended World War I.

Nov. 13, 2018

U.S. Leaders Salute Fallen Heroes on Armistice Day Centennial in France

PARIS — 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.

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosted an Armed Forces Full Honor Arrival ceremony for Estonian Gen. Riho Terras , commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Nov. 13, 2018. During the ceremony, Gen. Dunford presented Gen. Terras with the Legion of Merit for his outstanding leadership, personal initiative and dedicated support to the United States - Estonia military alliance. Gen. Terras efforts resulted in a significant expansion of cooperative operations and training between the Estonian Defense Force and the United States military, leading to improved security and stability in the European Theater.

Nov. 13, 2018

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Meeting with Commander of the Estonian Defense Forces Gen. Riho Terras

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 Commander of the Estonian Defense Forces Gen. Riho Terras today at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his wife, Ellyn, read names on a wall in a chapel.

Nov. 13, 2018

Chairman Reflects on Armistice Day, Changing Character of War

Military leaders must appreciate the changing character of war, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said as he returned home from Paris, where he was attending ceremonies marking the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.