U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen smile during the presentation by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen at the academy's Forrestal Lecture Series in Annapolis, Md., Sept. 21, 2011. The series More
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta greets Sen. John McCain prior to testimony at a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee on the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan and Iraq, Sept. 22, 2011.
Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was the keynote speaker at the 2012 ThanksUSA "Treasure Our Troops Gala" at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., on July 14, 2012. ThanksUSA is a More
Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, attended his portrait unveiling as the 37th Chief of Staff of the Army hosted by Secretary of the Army, Mr. John McHugh, at the Hall of Heroes More
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey conduct a press conference with media at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 24, 2013. (DoD photo by Tech. S More
Gen Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and his wife Deanie were greeted by Edi Fraser, vice chairman, World Affairs Council at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C. Dempsey delivered the in More
U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, right, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to airmen with the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91st Missile Wing during a town hall meeting at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Ju More
Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, 18th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joined Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and President Barack Obama in hosting the Pentagon Observance Ceremony, Sept. 11, 2013. The event More
Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, 18th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joined Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Director of Administration and Management Michael L. Rhodes in hosting the Pentagon Community More
18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey speaks to an APEX Senior Executive Orientation Program class Sept. 9, 2014. Offered twice a year, the APEX Orientation program is a two-week DoD More
Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr. cheers on U.S. Military Academy Cadets cheerleaders during a visit to the Pentagon prior to the 2014 Army-Navy Game, Dec. 12, 2014. (DoD ph More
Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr. cheers on U.S. Military Academy Cadets during a pep rally visit to the Pentagon prior to the 2014 Army-Navy Game, Dec. 12, 2014. DoD photo More
Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr. shakes hands with U.S. Military Academy Cadet First Captain Austin Welch during a visit to the Pentagon prior to the 2014 Army-Navy Game, D More
The 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey meets U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Russell Gackenbach, retired, while attending the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Green Bay Packers football game at Ra More
The 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey meets with a young fan while attending the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Green Bay Packers football game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., More
The 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey attends the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Green Bay Packers football game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., Dec. 21, 2014. During his visi More
Senior Enlisted Adviser to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia attends the 2014 Military Bowl held at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md., Dec. 27, 2014. Batt More
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia attends the 2014 Military Bowl held at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, in Annapolis, Md., Dec. 27, 2014. Sgt More
A U.S. joint forces color guard displays the United States of America and Israel flags during a visit from Lt. Gen. Benjamin Gantz, IDF Chief of General Forces. The 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Ge More
The 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey meets with USAF Lt. Gen. (Retired) Brent Scowcroft at the National Defense University's National War College on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washi More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks as part of the 2016 Congressional Summer Intern Lecture Series in Washington, D.C., July 21, 2016. The Lecture Series brings More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, enter the Pentagon Briefing Room to update members of the press on important initiatives, More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, presents the Annual Joint Service E9 Golf Tournament trophy to Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greets students of the Institute for the Study of War's Hertog War Studies Program in Washington, D.C., July 28, 2016. The pr More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, listens to retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Harold G. Overstreet, 12th Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, prior to a Naming Ceremo More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, incoming Chief of the National Guard Bureau, will be promoted to the rank of General before assuming responsibility as the Chief of the National Guard Bureau during a More
A National Defense Industrial Association Defense Leaders Forum breakfast attendee stands during the National Anthem before U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, present More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, presents the keynote speech of the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC) opening dinner at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, presents a keynote speech during an Air Force Association Donald W. Steele, Sr., Memorial Chapter Membership Luncheon at the Sherat More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to attendees of a Military Strategy Forum held by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., Au More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with Adm. Katsutoshi Kawana, Chief of Staff of Japan Joint Staff, in Manila, on Sept. 05, 2016, before the 2016 Chiefs More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivers opening remarks during the 2016 Chiefs of Defense (CHOD) Conference in Manila, on Sept. 06, 2016. The event was hos More
A UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter departs Yokosuka Naval Station, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visited with U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Joseph P More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, poses for a selfie with a passerby while walking to the Roots of Resilience Gala, hosted by Tuesday’s Children in New York Ci More
Members of the U.S. Army Band 'Pershing's Own' play before a ceremony commemorating National Prisoner of War (POW) / Missing In Action (MIA) Recognition Day outside the Pentagon, Sept. 15, 2017. National POW/MI More
Members of a joint service color guard await the start of a ceremony commemorating National Prisoner of War (POW) / Missing In Action (MIA) Recognition Day, hosted by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, at the Pen More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gives remarks during the Defense Science Board’s 60th Commemoration at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel, in Arlington, Va., Sept. 2 More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, participates in a panel discussion with other senior leaders from across the Air Force during the 2016 Air Force Association Air, S More
The 2016 Newman's Own Awards ceremony is held in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, Sept. 29, 2016. U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Mr. Jeff Smith, Vice Preside More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivers remarks to members of the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) during the annual RAF Exchange Officers’ Conference at th More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, attends the 41st Officer Candidate Class and The Basic School Class 3-67 50th Anniversary of Commissioning Reunion Banquet i More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosts an Armed Forces Full Honors Arrival Ceremony in honor of Gen. Sun Jin Lee, Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chi More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, poses for a photo with country music singer Trace Adkins, and Selva's wife, Ricki Selva at the 2016 United Service Organization (US More
Eliot Cohen, director of the Strategic Studies program, introduces U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, before remarks at the Johns Hopkins University School of More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, poses with attendees during the 2016 Armed Services YMCA Angels of the Battlefield Awards Gala in Arlington, Va., Nov. 03, 2 More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Andrew H. Rohling, Deputy Commanding General of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) More
French Adm. Philippe Coindreau, Maj. Gen. of the Armies, greets U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, prior to meetings in Paris France, Nov. 21, 2016. While in France, More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greets U.S. service members before having breakfast together at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 24, 2016. Gen. Selva and his wif More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with marines at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, while visiting troops Dec. 5, 2016. Gen. Dunford hosted a USO Tour with ent More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, attends the 2016 Army Navy Game in Baltimore, Md., Dec. 10, 2016. The U.S. Military Academy cadets from West Point broke a More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. John Wayne Troxell, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his wife, Sandra, participate in National Wreaths Across America Day at Arlington Nation More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greets Chef Robert Irvine before participating in television and radio interviews at the National Press Club in Washington, More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greets members of a Joint Service Color Guard before serving as the parade Grand Marshall and c More
The Commander of Troops for the ceremony, U.S. Army Col. Jason T. Garkey, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Commander, escorts the Honorable Ashton B. Carter, 25th Secretary of Defense, as he inspects More
Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, reacts to a joke during a joint press conference with the Secretary of Defense, Ash Carter, at the Pentagon, Jan. 10, 2017. This More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, thanks U.S. Service members for their support of his trip in Brussels, Belgium, Jan. 18, 2017. Gen. Dunford attended meeting More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greets French Gen. Pierre de Villiers, Chief of Defence Staff, before hosting an Armed Forces Honor Ceremony at Fort Myer-Henderson More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), speaks to Marine Corps War College students at the Pentagon, Feb. 22, 2017. Gen. Dunford spoke about the challenges facing More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to Air Force Fellows in Washington, D.C., Feb. 23, 2017. Gen. Selva spoke about the role of the Joint Staff, innovation with More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to students and spouses of Capstone 2017-2 at National Defense University on Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C More
House Armed Services Committee members prepare to question senior military leaders during a hearing on Capitol Hill, March 7, 2017. U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, boards a C-37B aircraft at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. enroute to the Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, R.I., March 16, 20 More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to students of the Inter-American Defense College (IADC) Class 56 at the Pentagon, March 17, 2017. The IADC is an internatio More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visits the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Telecommunication and Information Systems Command (TISCOM) in Alexandria, Va., M More
Mixed-martial artist Dominick Cruz snaps a photo of the C-17 before boarding at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 24, 2017. U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, along with More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, along with USO entertainers, visited the USS Arizona memorial while on a multi-day USO Tour visiting service members who are statio More
A child meets U.S. Olympic Swimmer Katie Meili at the USO Capodichino Lounge in Naples, Italy, March 31, 2017. U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, along with USO enter More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, offers a military prespective during a panel speaking about the future of innovation in national security at Georgetown University More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, right, takes the stage to deliver a keynote speech during the Strategic Deterrent Coalition (SDC) Symposium 2017 in Arlington, Va., More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his wife, Mrs. Ellyn Dunford, board a U.S. Air Force C-32 aircraft enroute to a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO More
A Wreath rests in front of a monument dedicated to the fallen service members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) alliance after a Military Committee in Chiefs of Defense (MC/CS) Session at NATO He More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, attends the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Grand Banquet at the 23rd TAPS National Military Survivor Seminar and G More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, right, greets President Donald J. Trump before attending the Presidential Armed Forces Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the T More
Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conduct the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, before the 149th Memorial Day Observance May 29, 20 More
Service-members on team Allied Forces Foundation prepare to participate in the 2017 Cateran Yomp supporting the ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, outside Blairgowrie, Scotland, United Kingdom, June 10, 2017. The Allie More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greets Senators Jack Reed, and Angus King before testifying during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Was More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks alongside moderator Andrea Mitchell, NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, at the 2017 Aspen Security Forum i More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, responds to a question alongside moderator Andrea Mitchell, NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, at the 2017 Aspen More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, answers questions from the U.S. Air Force Senior Leader Orientation Course (SLOC) Class of 2017 at the General Jacob E. Smart Confe More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks during the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Strategic Deterrence Breakfast Series at the Capitol Hill Club in Washin More
Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, holds a media availability with traveling press aboard a C-32 aircraft following the NATO Military Committee in Chiefs of Defense More
Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Admiral Haakon Bruun-Hanssen, Norwegian Chief of Defence board helos at Akershus Fortress to observe a demonstration by Norweg More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, poses for a group photo with the 2017 Outstanding Airmen of the Year and their spouses outside More
A Norwegian Honor Guard stand at attention while Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Admiral Haakon Bruun-Hanssen, Norwegian Chief of Defence inspect the troops d More
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Oct. 3, 2017. More
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis testifies during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Oct. 3, 2017. Mattis testified alongside U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, boards a C-40B aircraft enroute to the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) 30th Anniversary Joint Ball, Scott Air Forc More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivers the keynote remarks during the 2017 Spirit of Hope Awards at the Hall of Heroes in the Pentagon, Oct. 26, 2017. The Spirit More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greets attendees of the Semper Fidelis Society Boston U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon at the Boston Convention & Exhibit More
A U.S. Air Force member of an Armed Forces Honor Guard participates in a counterpart visit hosted by U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for Australian Vice Adm. Ray G More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, poses with Retired U.S. Army Capt. Flo Groberg, Medal of Honor Recipient, before serving as par More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks at a Defense Writers Group breakfast in Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 2018. Gen. Selva answered questions from correspondents o More
Canadian Brig. Gen. Brian McPherson, right, Chief of the Defence Staff Liaison Officer to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), greets U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, CJCS, upon arrival in Ottaw More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivers the keynote address during the 2018 McAleese/Credit Suisse Defense Programs Conference at the Sphinx Club in Washington, D More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosts an Armed Forces Full Honor Arrival Ceremony in honor of Czech Republic Gen. Petr Pavel, North Atlantic Treaty Organiza More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald L. Green speaks during a Service Senior Enlisted Advisor panel hosted by U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Ch More
Cooper Smith, a teenager with a multisystem genetic disorder, visits the Pentagon April 2, 2018. Smith had the chance to meet with the Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wi More