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Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks at a lectern in front of troops on a parade field.

Sept. 21, 2018

Mattis Pays Tribute to Prisoners of War, Missing in Action

WASHINGTON — Service members who were held as prisoners of war and those still missing from the nation's wars deserve respect and admiration from the nation for which they fought, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said.

Air National Guard airmen train in cyber operations

Sept. 21, 2018

White House Releases First National Cyber Strategy in 15 Years

WASHINGTON — The first new National Cyber Strategy in 15 years is built on four pillars: protecting the American people, the homeland and the American way of life; promoting American prosperity; preserving peace through strength; and advancing American influence.

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with Republic of Korea Air Force Gen. Jeong Kyeongdoo, ROK chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Japan Navy Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Japan Self-Defense Force chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for a trilateral meeting at the U.S. Pacific Command Headquarters May 29, 2018.

Sept. 20, 2018

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Phone Call with Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Jeong Kyeongdoo

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 Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Jeong Kyeongdoo by phone this morning.

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gives German Inspector Gen. Eberhard Zorn, chief of staff of the Federal Armed Forces, a tour of his office at the Pentagon during a counterpart visit, Sept. 29, 2018.

Sept. 19, 2018

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Meeting with German Inspector General of the Armed Forces Gen. Eberhard Zorn

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 German Inspector General of the Armed Forces Gen. Eberhard Zorn at the Pentagon in Washington D.C.

Two people rescue a kitten and a dog

Sept. 18, 2018

Northcom Commander: Response Framework Working Well in Florence Aftermath

WASHINGTON — The National Response Framework is operating as designed as the Carolinas face the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, the commander of U.S. Northern Command said at a news briefing.

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greets his counterpart Admiral Haakon Bruun-Hanssen, Norwegian chief of defense for a counterpart visit at the Pentagon, Sept. 18, 2018.

Sept. 18, 2018

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Meeting with Norwegian Chief of Defense Adm. Haakon Bruun-Hanssen

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 Norwegian Chief of Defense Adm. Haakon Bruun-Hanssen in Washington D.C.

Soldiers use heavy equipment to fill large sandbags.

Sept. 17, 2018

National Guard Answers the Call for Hurricane Florence

CHARLESTON, S.C. — National Guard members have flowed in from at least 28 states to help North and South Carolina units support civil authorities as Hurricane Florence, now a tropical storm, lingers over the Carolinas.

Marines help a resident get off the back of a military vehicle.

Sept. 16, 2018

Northern Command Provides DoD Hurricane Support Update

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — More than 13,000 Defense Department personnel are supporting relief efforts by the Federal Emergency Management Agency along with state and local responders as Tropical Storm Florence moves inland.

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford and other officials stand by a red door.

Sept. 14, 2018

Dunford Trip Aimed at Maintaining, Growing Alliances

WASHINGTON — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford’s recent trip around the world illustrated how maintaining and building alliances is one of the tenets of the National Defense Strategy.

DoD Focus on the Indo-Pacific

Sept. 14, 2018

Senior Enlisted Leaders Discuss Cooperation at Indo-Pacom Conference

HONOLULU — Senior enlisted leaders from across the globe came together to discuss strategic leadership and the role of senior enlisted leaders in a complex world during a conference in Hawaii.