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Former Joint Chiefs Chair General Hugh Shelton talked about the U.S. strategy to combat *ISIS. Topics included the implications of arming and training moderate Syrian rebels, the potential u…

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…

Officials briefed reporters about the Department of Defense’s responses' to apparent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. The briefing took place in the Pentagon briefin…

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…

After meeting with his national security advisers and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, President Clinton spoke to Department of Defense Staff. The president outlined his administration’s position …

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.

Outgoing Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Henry Shelton gave a brief statement and answered questions from the press.

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.

Members of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee met to talk about the 2002 fiscal year defense budget.

Defense Department officials testified about the fiscal year 2002 National Defense Authorization budget request.

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.