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May 27, 2022

Statement by Joint Staff Spokesperson Cmdr. Beth Teach on Adm. Grady testing positive for COVID-19

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Christopher W. Grady is working remotely and isolating from contact with others after a positive COVID-19 test yesterday. He is asymptomatic and is performing his primary duties from home.

Aug. 9, 2021

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Message to the Joint Force: COVID-19 Vaccine

Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Public Affairs — The good health and readiness of our force is critical to America's defense. We need each and every Soldier, Sailor, Airmen, Marine, and Guardian healthy and capable of performing our duties. COVID-19 is a threat to force protection and readiness.

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May 29, 2020

Leaders Describe Lessons Learned From COVID-19 Risk Mitigation

Some practices adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic have benefitted the troops and may be continued after the pandemic abates, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.

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May 27, 2020

Top DOD Officials to Hold Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Join Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Army Gen. Mark A. Milley and Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramón "CZ" Colón-López for a global virtual town hall meeting Thursday, May 28, at 9:30 a.m. when they will answer questions from service members, DOD civilians and family members about #COVID19.

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramón “CZ” Colón-López sits on a stage.

May 15, 2020

Top Enlisted Leaders Answer Questions on Stop-Move Process

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramón "CZ" Colón-López and U.S. Transportation Command's senior enlisted leader, Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason France, shed some light on moving in the time of COVID-19 during a virtual town hall meeting.

Esper and Milley speak at podiums.

May 6, 2020

DOD Remains Flexible, Agile in Face of Coronavirus

As the coronavirus situation evolves, the Defense Department must remain agile, flexible and responsive, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley met with Chief of the Australian Defence Force Gen. Angus Campbell in the Pentagon, Oct. 2, 2019.

May 5, 2020

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley's Phone Call with Chief of the Australian Defence Force Gen. Angus Campbell

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley spoke with Chief of the Australian Defence Force Gen. Angus Campbell today by phone.

April 28, 2020

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley's Phone Call with United Kingdom's Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Sir Nicholas Carter

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley's spoke with United Kingdom's Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Sir Nicholas Carter today by phone.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley, right, during a video conference with Italy's Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Enzo Vecciarelli in the Pentagon, Apr. 23, 2020. The two leaders discussed areas of mutual concern and ways to work together to combat COVID-19 to include the recently announced DoD humanitarian support authorized by the Secretary of Defense.

April 23, 2020

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley's Phone Call with Italy's Chief of Defense Staff Gen. Enzo Vecciarelli

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley spoke with Italy's Chief of Defense Staff Gen. Enzo Vecciarelli today by phone.

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April 22, 2020

DOD Starts Tiered COVID-19 Testing Process to Ensure Safety

The Defense Department is moving to a tiered COVID-19 testing program to protect service members and ensure they can continue to do the nation's business, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.