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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley’s Phone Call with Lithuania’s Chief of Defence Lt. Gen. Valdemaras Rupšys


Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Public Affairs

Feb. 16, 2022

WASHINGTON  — Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Dave Butler provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley spoke with Lithuania’s Chief of Defence Lt. Gen. Valdemaras Rupšys today by phone.

The two leaders discussed items of mutual security concern, including NATO’s current operations and ongoing coordination during the adjustment of U.S. force posture in Europe. 

Lithuania is an important NATO ally and plays a critical role in maintaining peace and security in Europe.