The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) is, by U.S. law, the highest ranking military officer in the United States Armed Forces and is the principal military advisor to the President of the United States, the National Security Council, the Homeland Security Council, and the Secretary of Defense.
Army General Mark A. Milley became the 20th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Oct. 1, 2019. Prior to assuming the role as the principal military advisor to the President, Secretary of Defense, and National Security Council, Milley served as the 39th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. Commissioned in 1980, Milley has had multiple command and staff positions in eight divisions and Special Forces.
Chief Master Sergeant Roger A. Towberman serves at the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to those in all levels of government. He acts as the personal adviser to the Chief of Space Operations and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the...
Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond assumed the duties as the first Chief of Space Operations,
United States Space Force, on Dec. 20, 2019 and Commander, United States Space Command, on Aug. 29, 2019.
U.S. Space Force is responsible for providing resilient, defendable and affordable space capabilities for the Nation and the Joint Force. It is the duty of the U.S. Space Force to protect the...
The Citizen Soldier Campaign is a communications effort to reconnect the American people with its Army by highlighting Soldiers serving in the Army National Guard. Recent studies have shown a continual decline in familiarity with the military since fewer people report having an immediate connection or a basic understanding of the military lifestyle. Citizen Soldiers work, volunteer, worship...
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos visited U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) April 25 to thank command personnel for their steadfast support to his country’s security efforts. During the visit, Santos presented the Department of Defense’s geographic unified command with his country’s Orden de San Carlos (Order of San Carlos) Medal for SOUTHCOM’s unwavering support for Colombia’s...
General James F. Amos is the 35th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps. General Joseph F. Dunford is currently serving as the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.
Joining a proud legacy of leaders, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. became the 37th person to assume command of the Pacific Air Forces and the more than 46,000 Airmen who call PACAF home.
