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.
Gen. Chance "Salty” Saltzman assumed the duties of Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force, November 2, 2022. As Chief of Space Operations, Saltzman serves as the senior uniformed Space Force officer responsible for the organization, training and equipping of all organic and assigned space forces serving in the United States and overseas. As members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,...
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...
The life of Robert D. Gaylor, the fifth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, is honored with a chapel memorial service at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, followed by a military burial with full honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, Feb. 10, 2024. Gaylor passed away at the age of 93 on Jan. 17, 2024. As a champion of professional military education, his legacy extends far...
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.
Department of Defense support to the funeral in honor of Congressman Don Young. For more information, please contact the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region / U.S. Army Military District of Washington Public Affairs Office at 703-835-6561
