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The fourteenth chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shares the story of his military career and life in the administrations of two presidents of different parties. He discussed his life wit…

Senator Thurmond was honored at a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of his commissioning as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army Reserve. The ceremony included a review of troops from the 3rd…

After a parade of troops from all four branches of military service, President Clinton and others spoke about the history of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the impact that its formation had h…

Officials including Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, unveiled a plaque at the Pentagon to honor General Henry Shelton’s career and his service as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

An official farewell ceremony featuring a martial parade was held in Arlington, VA to honor General Henry Shelton as he retired.

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld spoke to reporters about military personnel who were injured or killed in the September 11th attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade Centers. Joint Chie…

Secretary Rumsfeld and General Shelton provided a general overview of the fiscal year 2002 appropriations for the Defense Department. Among the issues they addressed were funding requirement…

Outgoing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Henry Shelton, delivered remarks at the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention in Milwaukee.

Defense Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, and General Henry Shelton, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee about the ongoing Defense Strategy Review …

After a meeting on National Security with members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, and Joint Chiefs Chairman, General Henry Shelton, talked with…

During opening ceremonies for a Joint Services Open House at Andrews Air Force Base, Secretary Rumsfeld presented Meritorious Service Medals to 24 air crew members forced to land in China af…

Military officials testified about the final report on the investigation of the terrorist bombing of the USS Cole. Senators were often critical of officials for not imposing punitive measure…

General Shelton talked about the challenges facing the U.S. Military. He focused on efforts to improve technology to assist the military in training and missions throughout the world. Follow…

Officials held a military parade on the grounds of the Pentagon to welcome and honor the new secretary of defense.

Prior to their meeting with President-elect Bush, senior pentagon officials and President-elect Bush were available for photographs by the media.

Following speeches honoring his service as commander-in-chief over the past eight years, President Clinton was honored by a full military review.

General Henry Shelton talked about preparing U.S. military forces for the future, including the Defense Department budget, military training, new enemies after the Cold War, and the use of d…

Officials, relatives, and injured shipmates of 17 sailors killed in a terrorist attack on the USS Cole in Yemen gathered on pier 12 at the Norfolk Naval Station for a memorial service. While…

Military chiefs testified about the current state of training and readiness in the Armed Forces, and future military requirements. Among the issues they addressed were the toll of increased …

General Henry Shelton praised the graduates and called for resolve, fortitude, and integrity from them in their military careers and beyond. He also listed the plethora of strategic problems…