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Epic Fury quelled for now, objectives accomplished, U.S. forces remain ready
April 9, 2026 — In fewer than 40 days, unrelenting military action by America's joint force has helped accomplish all the goals President Donald J. Trump set for Operation Epic Fury... MORE

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Trump, Hegseth, Caine laud successful rescue of downed Airmen in Iran
April 7, 2026 — During a White House press conference, President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, lauded the military's success in a harrowing Easter weekend rescue of two airmen... MORE

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Hegseth says 'Epic Fury' goals in Iran are 'laser-focused'
March 2, 2026 — American forces in the U.S. Central Command area of operations have been involved in an intense bombing campaign against Iran — Operation Epic Fury — that has already resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei... MORE

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Hegseth calls for military unity across Western Hemisphere at inaugural defense chiefs gathering
February 12, 2026 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth called on defense chiefs and other senior military leaders from 34 Western Hemisphere countries to unite in deterrence against bad actors who may already be operating in, or working to encroach upon, the region... MORE

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President Trump, senior Pentagon leaders honor 9/11 victims, first responders
September 12, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, honored victims and first responders of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks during a ceremony in the Pentagon courtyard... MORE

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DOD will pass audit by 2028, comptroller confirms
June 23, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth; Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell, performing the duties of the Defense Department comptroller, testified during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on DOD's fiscal year 2026 budget in Washington... MORE

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Hegseth, Caine laud success of U.S. strike on Iran nuke sites
June 23, 2025 — During a press conference at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, lauded the success of the U.S. Central Command's overnight strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities. ... MORE

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Hegseth says shipbuilding, Golden Dome, nuclear deterrence make up DOD budget request for Billions in Funding
June 12, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with lawmakers on the Senate Appropriations Committee to discuss key points for DOD in the president's recommendations for discretionary funding levels for fiscal year 2026... MORE

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Hegseth arrives at Pentagon, says warfighters are 'Ready to Go'
January 28, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said improving lethality, warfighting and readiness are the main lines of effort he will pursue while in office... MORE

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DOD, FEMA working in unison on hurricane relief efforts
October 11, 2024 — The efforts include thousands of DOD personnel, vehicles and equipment providing relief on the ground in the affected states of Florida and North Carolina, as well as executive-level coordination in the nation's capital... MORE

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Finding the missing is the nation's 'ironclad commitment,' Austin says
September 23, 2024 — Locating and identifying the remains of service members killed in conflicts is the nation's 'ironclad commitment,' Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day ceremony at the Pentagon... MORE

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Integrated deterrence key to meeting challenge of future conflicts, CJCS Brown says
August 15, 2024 — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., explained how incorporating integrated deterrence is key to meeting the challenges of an increasingly complex strategic environment in a speech in Omaha, Nebraska... MORE

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JCS chairman puts strategic picture in focus during Aspen talk
July 22, 2024 — Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. gave some insight into the thought processes of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Aspen Security Forum... MORE

'Stronger Together' remains lodestar for NATO, JCS chairman says
July 15, 2024 — The relationships and collaboration between NATO allies and partners continue to be the alliance's greatest asset, Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said... MORE

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JCS chairman discusses challenge posed by Russia, Great Power Competition
May 23, 2024 — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discussed threats emanating from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and why alliances matter in an era of Great Power competition... MORE

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Brown: Joint Force must maintain current edge, prepare for emerging threats
May 8, 2024 — The Defense Department's success in an evolving security landscape is defined by the joint force's ability to address current threats while at the same time preparing for the future, said Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr... MORE

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DOD's FY 2025 budget focuses on defense, people, teamwork
May 1, 2024 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III told lawmakers the Department of Defense budget request centers on defending the nation, taking care of service members and their families, and strengthening relationships with like-minded U.S. partners and allies... MORE

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Brown: Joint Force must continually drive change as threats evolve
April 17, 2024 — The Defense Department must continually drive change and anticipate emerging threats to meet evolving national security demands, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., said April 16... MORE

CSAF: DOD FY25 budget request aligns with message to Joint Force
April 10, 2024 — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., explained during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing April 9 how the Defense Department's fiscal year 2025 budget request aligns with his message to the joint force. The chairman's message focuses on three expectations: giving primacy to the honing of warfighting skills; modernizing the joint force and leading aggressively with new concepts and approaches; and recognizing trust as the foundation of the military profession... MORE

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Brown: Young people consider military service if they know enough about it
December 4, 2023 — Getting young people to choose a career in the military will require more people talking about what opportunities there are in the service, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said... MORE

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