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Admiral in white dress uniform speaks at a lectern.

Aug. 23, 2019

New Naval Operations Chief Commits to Alliances, Readiness

WASHINGTON — Navy Adm. Michael Gilday said that as the new chief of naval operations, he will continue to emphasize the Navy's commitment to partnerships and alliances worldwide, as well as to the Defense Department's modernization and readiness efforts.

Navy Vice Adm. Michael M. Gilday, director of the Joint Staff, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing for the position of Chief Naval Operations, at the U.S. Senate Dirksen Building in Washington, D.C., July 31, 2019.

Aug. 1, 2019

Statement from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. on the Confirmation of Vice Adm. Mike Gilday:

Statement from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. on the Confirmation of Vice Adm. Mike Gilday: "On behalf of the entire Joint Staff team, congratulations and Bravo Zulu to Vice Adm. Mike Gilday on his Senate confirmation to serve at the rank of admiral and as the next chief of naval operations."

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with Sen. John McCain.

Aug. 26, 2018

DoD Mourns Death of Senator John S. McCain

WASHINGTON — United States senator and retired Navy Capt. John S. McCain died in Arizona after a long battle with cancer. He was 81. McCain, a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War, “steadfastly represented the best ideals of our country,” Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said.

The USNS Comfort pulls up to the dock.

Aug. 23, 2018

Hospital Ship to Support Humanitarian Effort in Latin America

MIAMI — The Navy's Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort will deploy to Central America and South America in late September to begin a two-month humanitarian mission with stops in Colombia and elsewhere in the region.

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson meets Air Force 1st Lt. Laura Soderbergat during a visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan.

March 12, 2018

Service Secretaries: People Are Most Important Part of DoD’s Success

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military’s most crucial advantage is its people, and investment in attracting and retaining them must continue, the Army, Navy and Air Force secretaries said during a Center for Strategic and International Studies forum.

Two military leaders sit on a couch and chair talking.

Feb. 2, 2018

Joint Chiefs Chairman Begins Visit to Indo-Pacific Region

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, at the start of his trip to the Indo-Pacific region to meet with allies and U.S. service members.

A man runs with a football through the snow.

Dec. 9, 2017

Black Knights Squeak Past Midshipmen in Army-Navy Game

WASHINGTON — The Army-Navy game went down to the wire, with Navy missing a 48-yard field goal and the Army winning 14-13. Army also won the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy as both Army and Navy beat the Air Force Academy this year.

A Marine and resident work together to clear the main road.

Sept. 29, 2017

DoD Continues Support in Hurricane-Ravaged Areas

WASHINGTON — DoD continues ongoing relief operations and deployment of additional response capacity in Puerto Rico, expanding airfield and seaport throughput and supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency requirements, a Pentagon spokesman said in a statement.