Oct. 3, 2017

Dunford: New Operational Construct in Afghanistan Should Break Stalemate

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the new South Asia strategy should break the stalemate in Afghanistan and make the United States, its allies and its partners more secure.

Sept. 28, 2017

Senate Confirms Dunford for Additional 2-Year Term as Chairman

WASHINGTON — The Senate has agreed to Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford’s reappointment for another two-year term as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Dunford will continue to serve as the principal military advisor to the president and the secretary of defense through Sept. 30, 2019.

Sept. 26, 2017

Erosion of U.S. Military Capabilities Must Be Stopped, Chairman Tells Senators

WASHINGTON — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford asked members of the Senate Armed Services Committee to provide adequate, stable budgets so that the Defense Department can fight today’s battles and prepare tomorrow’s force.

Sept. 25, 2017

Roegge Succeeds Padilla as National Defense University President

WASHINGTON — Professional military education is a U.S. military priority, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said at a ceremony in which Navy Vice Adm. Frederick Roegge succeeded Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Frederick Padilla as National Defense University president.