April 3, 2019

Secretary General Touts NATO’s Benefits at Joint Session of Congress

WASHINGTON — The North Atlantic Treaty Organization not only is the longest-lived alliance in history, but also is the most successful, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told a joint session of the U.S. Congress here.

March 14, 2019

NATO Military Committee Visits Pentagon, Discusses Alliance Strategy, Capabilities

WASHINGTON — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford welcomed the members of the NATO Military Committee to the Pentagon and offered to share with the alliance group the experiences of the U.S. in its development of the National Defense Strategy.

March 11, 2019

NATO Continues to Strengthen in Response to Great Power Competition

WASHINGTON — NATO marks 70 years of existence next month and alliance members continue the mission of ensuring the organization is relevant and agile in a new era, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in Poland.

Feb. 22, 2019

U.S., Turkish Defense Officials Discuss Syria, Other Issues at Pentagon Meeting

U.S. and Turkish defense officials met at the Pentagon to discuss the future of operations in Syria and the other areas where the two countries fight together.

Feb. 14, 2019

Shanahan: NATO Allies Unified in Face of Security Threats

WASHINGTON — NATO allies have recognized the threats facing the world and are putting their money where their mouths are, plussing up defense spending by $100 billion, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said at the conclusion of the alliance’s defense ministers conference in Brussels.

Feb. 6, 2019

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Phone Call with Croatian Chief of Defense Gen. Mirko Sundov

Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Patrick S. Ryder provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. spoke with Croatian Chief of Defense Gen. Mirko Sundov Feb. 4.

Jan. 28, 2019

Shanahan Encouraged by NATO Progress on Operations, Burden-Sharing

WASHINGTON — During a meeting with NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg at the Pentagon, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said he is encouraged by NATO’s operational progress its efforts to increase burden-sharing.

Jan. 25, 2019

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford’s Phone Call with Chief of the Turkish General Staff Gen. Yasar Guler

Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Patrick S. Ryder provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. spoke today with Chief of the Turkish General Staff Gen. Yasar Guler.

Jan. 18, 2019

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Meeting with Netherlands Chief of Defense Adm. Rob Bauer

Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Patrick S. Ryder provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. met with Netherlands Chief of Defense Adm. Rob Bauer today in the Netherlands.

Jan. 18, 2019

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Meeting with United Kingdom's Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Sir Nicholas Carter

Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Patrick S. Ryder provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. met with United Kingdom Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Sir Nicholas Carter Jan. 15 in Brussels, Belgium.