Sept. 18, 2020

Norquist, Hyten Lead Pentagon's POW/MIA Recognition Day Tribute

Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist paid tribute to prisoners of war and service members missing in action during a Pentagon ceremony marking POW/MIA Recognition Day, saying Americans should keep POWs and MIAs in their hearts every day.

Sept. 17, 2020

Vice Chairman Discusses Weapons of Mass Destruction at Symposium

The new Joint Warfighting Concept will be enabled by deterrence — a concept in vogue during the Cold War, but becoming relevant again, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

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.

March 5, 2019

Selva Discusses How Chaplains Should Interact with Commanders

WASHINGTON — Military chaplains have a role at every level of the armed services, and the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff urged them to become versed in all the missions they can perform.

Aug. 10, 2018

Selva Highlights Need for Nuclear Enterprise Recapitalization

WASHINGTON — The Air Force launched the first Minuteman III missile off the coast of Florida in 1968 and the same missiles are still in inventory, which is why recapitalization of the entire nuclear triad is needed, Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva said.

Jan. 30, 2018

Selva Describes Reality of Great Power Competition

WASHINGTON — Great power competition is back, and its emphasis in the National Security Strategy and the National Defense Strategy is a recognition of something “we should have recognized 10 years ago,” the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

Jan. 30, 2018

Budget Impasse, Continuing Resolutions Pose Problems for DoD

WASHINGTON — As the fight continues on Capitol Hill over the government budget, Defense Department officials are getting ready to submit the president’s defense budget request for fiscal year 2019, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

Oct. 26, 2017

Joint Chiefs’ Vice Chairman Presents Spirit of Hope Awards

WASHINGTON — Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said four people and two organizations were recognized with this year’s Spirit of Hope Award for service they provide to service members and civilian Defense Department employees.

Oct. 20, 2017

Dunford Calls USO a Vital Link Between Troops, America

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff thanked the USO for all it has done and continues to do to support service members in the United States and around the world during a gala held in Washington, D.C.