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.

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.

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.

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.

March 31, 2020

Joint Staff Ops Official Breaks Down DOD Aid to Fight Coronavirus

The Defense Department is going all out to support civilian agencies confronting the COVID-19 pandemic, the vice director of operations for the Joint Staff said.

Oct. 11, 2017

Newman's Own Awards 5 Groups $200K to Help Service Members, Vets, Families

WASHINGTON — The Joint Staff's director of joint force development thanked the Newman's Own Foundation and five organizations sharing a $200,000 donation from the foundation during a Pentagon ceremony for their dedication and their passion to help others.