Latest "Joseph Dunford" stories

Massachusetts city to name 2 streets after modern-day military generals

Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville and retired Gen. Joseph Dunford, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have strong ties to the city of Quincy.

2 years ago

Esper sees progress to fill top Pentagon vacancies

Congress and the White House are working to fill senior vacancies at the Pentagon.

4 years ago

There are real reasons to be wary of Iran, Joint Chiefs chairman says

The U.S. is beefing up its presence in the Middle East in response to perceived threats from Iran, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs said, but it is not a provocation to war.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

Dems warn Shanahan new border actions could break civil-military law

Key senators are asking the defense secretary to stick to a ban on troops performing law enforcement roles.

4 years ago

This week in Congress: The fiscal 2020 budget finally drops

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 11, 2019.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Trump triggers another resignation after sudden Syria policy shift

Brett McGurk, the U.S. envoy to the global coalition fighting the Islamic State group, has resigned in protest over President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.

5 years ago