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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley’s Phone Call with French Chief of the Defense Staff Gen. Thierry Burkhard


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


Dec. 13, 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 the French Chief of the Defense Staff Gen. Thierry Burkhard today by phone.

The military leaders discussed items of mutual interest and shared assessments regarding the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The long-standing alliance between the U.S. and French militaries plays a critical role in maintaining peace and stability in Europe and other regions around the world.


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