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#ArmedForcesDay reminds us to express our appreciation for the brave servicemembers who stand between us and our adversaries. But each and every day, we are grateful for their many sacrifices. From all of us here at the Joint Staff, thank you for your service.
A vigilant Coast Guard means a safer nation. That’s why members of Patrol Forces Southwest Asia, or PATFORSWA, work tirelessly to protect the American people. Their focus: pushing our borders outward and stopping threats at the source, far from American shores. Their approach:…
When every second counts, we're trained to respond without hesitation. In this photo, Soldiers from @25thID perform hoist training at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines during #Salaknib25.
Guardians in action! 🚀 Resolute Space 2025 showcases the 53rd Space Operations Squadron working with allies to deliver rock-solid satellite comms for warfighters in the Indo-Pacific. 🌌 #DLE2025 📸 👇 x.com/SpaceForceCSO/…
More images of Guardians getting after it during exercise Resolute Space! Alongside our allies, the 53rd Space Operations Squadron keeps warfighters across the Indo-Pacific connected through resilient military satellite communications. #DLE2025
"The moments that have shaped me most as a chief haven’t been the ones filled with ease or comfort—they’ve been the hard ones." 🚀 The senior enlisted leader at one of our units shares his perspective on building resilience. Learn more👇 dvidshub.net/r/4kko9m
Hit the ground running 🏃🪂 Sailors and Marines assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5 and Navy Special Warfare Group ONE jump off of the ramp of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules during the U.S. Air Force's 2025 Department-Level Exercise series at Andersen…
Army Ranger Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Celiz made the ultimate sacrifice to save others. During an insurgent attack on July 12, 2018, he used his own body to shield a MEDEVAC crew, allowing them to safely evacuate. His heroic actions saved lives, and cost him his own. For his…
The Secretary of Defense Executive Fellows Program connects distinguished DoD personnel with private-sector innovators. Over the next year, these fellows will build skills and networks that will help our military evolve to meet the needs of a changing global security environment.
During their trip to #SouthKorea, General Dan Caine and SEAC Isom met with troops stationed at @USForcesKorea. These dedicated men and women play a pivotal role in maintaining the Korean Armistice Agreement of 1953, ensuring continued stability and prosperity across the region.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine sat down with his counterparts from #SouthKorea and #Japan to discuss how our militaries can better cooperate to advance our shared security objectives and ensure a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific.
Our long history of cooperation with #SouthKorea is based on mutual trust and shared values. This week, General Dan Caine and SEAC Isom visited military officials in Seoul to reaffirm our commitment to continuing joint operations under this critical Alliance.
Adm. Grady met with #PapuaNewGuinea Prime Minister James Marape in D.C. today. The leaders discussed advancing defense cooperation and reaffirmed a shared commitment to peace, security, and deterrence across the #IndoPacific region. #AlliesAndPartners
Innovation plays a vital role in our global defense strategy. During a visit to @DIU_x, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine thanked servicemembers stationed at DIU for their work leveraging commercial technology to advance our national security objectives.
General Alexus G. Grynkewich is officially the new Commander of @US_EUCOM, the combatant command responsible for promoting peace and security across 51 countries and territories in and around #Europe.
During his visit to @USAfricaCommand, General Caine had the honor of celebrating some of #AFRICOM’s best performers. We are thankful for all of the incredible people who make our operations in #Africa possible and will continue to support them in all that they do.
AFRICOM welcomed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine to Stuttgart for his first visit since taking office. The visit reaffirmed our commitment to confronting international threats through trusted African partnerships. @thejointstaff
#AlanticTrident25✈️This premier multinational exercise strengthens integration between the @HQUSAFEAFAF, @RoyalAirForce, @Armee_de_lair, and @FinnishAirForce providing advanced training opportunities to collaborate and operate in a high-intensity, joint operating environment.
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
The dedicated servicemembers at @USAfricaCommand advance U.S. interests by strengthening the defense capabilities of African nations through military training, exercises, and assistance. General Dan Caine joined them in person today to recognize the importance of this mission.
General Dan Caine met with Sailors stationed at NSA Souda Bay, a @USNavy installation in Greece, to thank them for their exemplary work supporting both U.S. Military and @NATO operations in the region. Bravo Zulu!
Fleet Master Chief David Isom is now the sixth Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC), the highest-ranking noncommissioned officer in the Armed Forces and lead advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs on force integration and policies impacting enlisted servicemembers.
