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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivered a virtual keynote address from the Pentagon to launch the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) in Luanda, Angola. Mirroring the opening charge from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Gen. Mahoney urged the gathered senior military leaders to engage in frank, direct dialogue to address the highly interconnected, multi-domain, and transnational threats facing the continent. He emphasized that because modern adversaries—including violent extremist organizations and trans-national criminal organizations—operate across fluid borders, partner nations must move beyond polite formalities and actively build unified, connected response networks to safeguard regional stability and enable long-term economic prosperity.

June 30, 2026

Readout: Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Addresses 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivered a virtual keynote address from the Pentagon to launch the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) in Luanda, Angola. Mirroring the opening charge from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Gen. Mahoney urged the gathered senior military leaders to engage in frank, direct dialogue to address the highly interconnected, multi-domain, and transnational threats facing the continent. He emphasized that because modern adversaries—including violent extremist organizations and trans-national criminal organizations—operate across fluid borders, partner nations must move beyond polite formalities and actively build unified, connected response networks to safeguard regional stability and enable long-term economic prosperity.

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March 25, 2026

Readout of Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff meeting with General Michael Claesson, Swedish Chief of Defence

WASHINGTON, D.C — General Christopher J. Mahoney, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff met with General Michael Claesson, Swedish Chief of Defence, at the Pentagon, 25 March 2026. The leaders discussed support to Ukraine and key lessons learned, emphasizing resilience, interoperability, and rapid adaptation, as well as the need to strengthen their respective defense industrial bases.

General Christopher J. Mahoney, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with Major General Sashko Lafchiski, Chief of the General Staff of North Macedonia, to reinforce the strategic partnership between our two nations. The leaders discussed the regional security environment, emphasizing that our alliance is fundamental to collective deterrence and regional stability. Both leaders agreed that persistent, combined military activities and joint exercises are essential for building a combat-credible posture that effectively deters potential adversaries and counters malign influence across the region. The close defense cooperation between the United States and North Macedonia provides a distinct strategic advantage ensuring continued peace and stability in the Western Balkans and beyond.

March 6, 2026

Readout of Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff meeting with Major General Sashko Lafchiski, Chief of the General Staff of North Macedonia

WASHINGTON, D.C. — General Christopher J. Mahoney, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with Major General Sashko Lafchiski, Chief of the General Staff of North Macedonia, to reinforce the strategic partnership between our two nations.

Oct. 27, 2025

October 2025 Strategic Seminar Series

SPRINGFIELD, Va. — America’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joint Staff directors, geographic and functional combatant command Commanders, and Senior Enlisted Advisors assembled in Virginia today for their semi-annual Strategic Seminar Series, led by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The leaders conducted deep dives and planning on global Command and Control and force composition, posture and readiness to ensure the United States maintains the ability to deliver lethal and decisive combat power against adversaries at the times and places of our choosing. The recommendations coming out of the Seminar will provide innovative options for the President, the Secretary of War, and Congress as they equip the Joint Force to dominate our enemies and protect the American people in simultaneous or protracted conflicts.

Group portrait of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and U.S. Armed Forces senior-most enlisted service members.

Sept. 26, 2024

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman hosts final day of fall Defense Senior Enlisted Leader Council

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — Senior Enlisted Leaders from all U.S. military branches gathered at Joint Base Andrews for the two-day Defense Senior Enlisted Leader Council (DSELC) on Sept. 24, 2024, to discuss key strategies impacting the Joint Force and military families. Led by Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, discussions focused on readiness, modernization, and improving quality of life. Prominent leaders, including Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna provided updates on force development and operational strategies. The conference highlighted joint integration, global security, and the vital role of family support, culminating in remarks by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., who emphasized the strategic value of enlisted service members in winning future conflicts.

Feb. 1, 2024

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s Phone Call with United Kingdom’s Chief of the Defence Staff Adm. Sir Tony Radakin

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with United Kingdom’s Chief of the Defence Staff Adm. Sir Tony Radakin today by phone.

July 11, 2023

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley Trilateral Chiefs of Defense Meeting with Japan Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Gen. Yoshida Yoshihide and the Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Kim Seung Kyum

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley hosted a trilateral meeting at Camp Smith, Hawaii today with Japan Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Gen. Yoshida Yoshihide and Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Kim Seung Kyum.

A nurse wearing personal protective equipment prepares intravenous medication for a patient.

Jan. 28, 2021

DOD Personnel Must Do More to Win Fight Against COVID-19, Special Advisor Says

While the personnel of the Defense Department have already done incredible work to combat the coronavirus, they must do more, Max Rose, a special advisor on COVID-19 to the defense secretary, said.

An airman dressed in personal protective equipment writes down medical information.

April 2, 2020

Manpower Chief Discusses Personnel Aspects of COVID-19 Response

The Joint Staff's director of manpower and personnel discussed the personnel aspects of the fight against COVID-19 during a freewheeling exchange with Pentagon reporters.

Masked soldier processes swabs.

April 1, 2020

Logisticians Make COVID-19 Fight Possible

Joint Staff logisticians are working around the clock to help civilian authorities deal with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.