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Travels with Dunford
Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is traveling overseas to meet with military leaders and foreign dignitaries to discuss issues confronting the United States and its allies, including efforts to accelerate the lasting defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

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Dunford Explores Ways to Better Integrate Counter-Extremism Efforts

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff met with British Chief of Defense Staff Gen. Sir Nicholas Houghton and other defense leaders in London to look at broadening efforts against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and other extremist groups. Story

Chairman Seeks to Solidify Military-to-Military Relations With Egypt

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visited Cairo this week for the second time in as many months to meet with senior Egyptian leaders in an effort to solidify military-to-military relations with this critical American partner in the Middle East. Story

DoD Must Change to Confront Changing Face of War, Dunford Says

Cyber, space and ballistic-intercontinental missile capabilities have changed the character of war, and the U.S. military must adapt to confront these challenges, said the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Story

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Marine Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with Egyptian Defense Minister Col. Gen. Sedki Sobhy and Chief of the Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Mahmoud Hegaz

Dunford Meets With Leaders in Egypt

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff boarding an aircraft

Chairman Departs Iraq

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