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Travels with the Deputy Secretary of Defense
U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, travels to Germany, Turkey and Estonia to meet with leaders. His plans include attending NATO meetings during his final foreign tour as the top U.S. military officer.

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Chairman Visits U.S. Service Members in Estonia

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff greeted soldiers and U.S. personnel during a visit to the headquarters of the Estonian 1st Brigade in Tapa, about 60 miles east of Estonia's capital city of Tallinn. Story

Dempsey Reaffirms Collective Defense Commitment to Estonia

Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, held two days of discussions with military and political leaders in Estonia, and met with U.S. rotational forces and Estonian troops who are training together. Story

Chairman Emphasizes 'Terrible Human Suffering' in Syrian Conflict

The Syrian refugee crisis and the "terrible human suffering" could cause Europe to become "more involved in the Syrian conflict," according to the top U.S. military officer. Story

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U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gazing toward the camera with service men and women in the background.

Dempsey Meets With U.S. Troops, Estonian President

Estonian Prime Minister, Taavi Roivas, left, speaking with U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Chairman Meets With Estonian Leaders

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About the Chairman

Profile photo of Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff DempseyGeneral Martin E. Dempsey serves as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He previously served as the Army’s 37th Chief of Staff from April 11, 2011 through Sept. 7, 2011. Assignments have taken him and his family across the globe during both peace and war from Platoon Leader to Combatant Commander, and as chairman. He is a 1974 graduate of the United States Military Academy and a career armor officer. Biography