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Northern Command Provides Response Support for Hurricane Florence
September 13, 2018 — In support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Northern Command is leaning forward and actively posturing Defense Department forces in preparation for Hurricane Florence... MORE

Airmen Monitor Florence, Provide Data to National Hurricane Center
September 12, 2018 — The Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron is flying missions over the Atlantic Ocean this week to monitor Hurricane Florence... MORE

Information and Resources: Hurricane Florence
September 11, 2018 — As Hurricane Florence bears down on the U.S. East Coast, we will update this page with the latest information, including tips for preparedness and dealing with the storm’s aftermath... MORE

Vice President, DoD Leaders Honor Pentagon’s 9/11 Sacrifices
September 11, 2018 — Vice President Mike Pence, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva joined Defense Department employees, family members and others to remember those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon... MORE

South Carolina Guard Prepares to Help During, After Hurricane Florence
September 11, 2018 — As South Carolina residents and emergency responders prepare for Hurricane Florence, the South Carolina National Guard has mobilized about 1,600 soldiers and airmen to prepare, respond and participate in advance of the major hurricane projected to make landfall near the Carolinas... MORE

CJCS Hosts Counterparts from Philippines and Japan for Multilateral Discussions
September 11, 2018 — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. hosted Philippines Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Gen. Carlito Galvez, and Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano for a meeting today in Honolulu, Hawaii... MORE

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Meeting with Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano
September 11, 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 Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano in Honolulu, Hawaii... MORE

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Meeting with Papua New Guinea Chief of Defense Force Brig. Gen. Gilbert Toropo
September 10, 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 with Papua New Guinea Chief of Defense Force Brig. Gen. Gilbert Toropo today in Honolulu, Hawaii... MORE

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Meeting with Bangladesh Principal Staff Officer Lt. Gen. Mahfuzur Rahman
September 10, 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 his counterpart Bangladesh Principal Staff Officer Lt. Gen. Mahfuzur Rahman in Honolulu, Hawaii... MORE

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Meeting with Indonesian Chief of Defense Air Chief Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto
September 10, 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 with his counterpart Indonesian Chief of Defense Air Chief Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto in Honolulu, Hawaii... MORE