WASHINGTON, March 8, 2012 – Technical challenges remain for the complex ballistic missile defense system designed to protect the United States and its allies, but the capability is crucial to the nation’s defense posture, experts told a congressional panel this week.
ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT, Feb. 12, 2012 – The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said he voiced both concerns and commitment to Egyptian defense leaders during meetings held yesterday in Cairo.
ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT, Feb. 12, 2012 – A quick trip to Afghanistan this week, and meetings with leaders and troops there, encouraged the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff that the Afghan National Security Forces will be ready by 2014 to take the combat lead.
KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2012 – Seeking updated first-hand information on the current situation on the ground in Afghanistan, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived here today to meet with senior military leaders and service members.