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The fourteenth chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shares the story of his military career and life in the administrations of two presidents of different parties. He discussed his life wit…

After a parade of troops from all four branches of military service, President Clinton and others spoke about the history of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the impact that its formation had h…

After meeting with his national security advisers and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, President Clinton spoke to Department of Defense Staff. The president outlined his administration’s position …

Prior to their meeting with President-elect Bush, senior pentagon officials and President-elect Bush were available for photographs by the media.

Following speeches honoring his service as commander-in-chief over the past eight years, President Clinton was honored by a full military review.

Officials, relatives, and injured shipmates of 17 sailors killed in a terrorist attack on the USS Cole in Yemen gathered on pier 12 at the Norfolk Naval Station for a memorial service. While…

President Clinton and others marked the fiftieth anniversary of Armed Forces Day. They celebrated the greatness of the United States and the effectiveness and courage of the U.S. militar…

Secretary Cohen and General Shelton testified about Defense Department spending. Among the topics they addressed were recruiting and training personnel, military commitments abroad, and sugg…

Defense officials testified about the fiscal year 2001 Department of Defense budget, and the fiscal year 2000 Kosovo supplemental appropriations. Among the issues they addressed were recent …

Secretary Cohen and General Shelton testified about funding needs for the Department of Defense. Among the issues they discussed were recruitment and retention, operational tempo, and peacek…

Defense Secretary William Cohen and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Henry Shelton testified for the Senate Armed Services Committee about their analysis of the operations in Yugoslavi…

Secretary Cohen and General Shelton answered reporters' questions regarding the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban treaty. They stressed that a delay on the vote would save the treaty from defea…

Secretary Cohen and General Shelton testified in favor of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. While acknowledging that the proposed testing rules were not perfect, they said that the U.S. had…

Surrounded by military commanders and other defense leaders, President Clinton talked about the Defense Authorization Act and about the state of the nation’s defense. He praised service memb…

Defense Secretary William Cohen and Joint Chiefs of Staff General Henry Shelton testified about United States' participation in the NATO peacekeeping effort in Kosovo. They offered unusually…

Defense Secretary William Cohen and General Henry Shelton briefed reporters about force redeployment following their participation in the NATO mission against Serbian forces in Yugoslavia. T…

Secretary Cohen and General Shelton talked to reporters about the preparations of the NATO peace keeping force to enter Kosovo. They focused on negotiations between NATO countries and Russia…

Defense Secretary William Cohen and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Henry Shelton spoke with reporters about the Kosovo Accord and the situation in the Balkans. They also spoke about …

Defense Secretary William Cohen, General Henry Shelton, White House Chief of Staff John Podesta, and others answered reporters' questions about the Kosovo peace agreement. They stressed that…

Defense Secretary William Cohen and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Henry Shelton met with reporters. They spoke about the military action against Serbian forces in Yugoslavia and the refugee …