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

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

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosts his counterpart Adm. Haakon Bruun-Hanssen, Norwegian chief of defense for a counterpart visit at the Pentagon, Sept. 18, 2018. (Photo by Dominique A. Pineiro)

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.

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greets his counterpart Adm. Haakon Bruun-Hanssen, Norwegian chief of defense, for a counterpart visit at the Pentagon, Sept. 18, 2018. (Photo by Dominique A. Pineiro)

Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, presents Adm. Haakon Bruun-Hanssen, Norwegian chief of defense, the Legion of Merit during a counterpart visit at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Sept. 18, 2018.

Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, presents Adm. Haakon Bruun-Hanssen, Norwegian chief of defense, the Legion of Merit during a counterpart visit at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Sept. 18, 2018. (Photo by Dominique A. Pineiro)

WASHINGTON--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.

The two military leaders discussed a range of issues, including the shared challenges faced in Europe and ways to increase coordination in areas of mutual interest. Further, Gen. Dunford thanked Adm. Bruun-Hanssen for Norway's contributions to Operation Inherent Resolve and the NATO Resolute Support mission. 

During his visit, Adm. Bruun-Hanssen was presented with a Legion of Merit for his service and leadership within the NATO alliance.

Norway is a key NATO ally and shares a strong partnership with the U.S. around the globe. 

 

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