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Republic of Korea-United States-Japan Trilateral Chiefs of Defense Joint Press Statement

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Republic of Korea (ROK) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Kim Myung-soo, U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, and Japan Chief of Staff, Joint Staff Gen. Yoshida Yoshihide convened the 22nd Trilateral Chiefs of Defense (Tri-CHOD) Meeting on July 11, 2025, in Seoul. The three chiefs of defense recognized the importance of close trilateral cooperation in addressing security challenges on the Korean Peninsula, in the Indo-pacific and beyond.

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SEAC Black Provides Opening Remarks During KEYSTONE Course’s Pentagon Visit

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Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black delivered opening remarks to U.S., partner, and allied senior noncommissioned officers and petty officers during the KEYSTONE class’s visit to the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, June 3, 2025. KEYSTONE is the world’s premiere Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education course for service members selected to advise general and flag officers taught by the National Defense University.

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Readout of Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Christopher W. Grady’s Meeting with the U.K.’s Chief of the Defense Staff Adm. Sir Tony Radakin

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March 7, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Christopher W. Grady met with the U.K.’s Chief of the Defense Staff Adm. Sir Tony Radakin today at the Pentagon.

During their meeting, Adm. Grady and Adm. Radakin discussed several items of mutual security concern between the U.S. and the U.K.

The U.S. and U.K. are strong military partners and share a special relationship rooted in longstanding mutual support and cooperation.

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Readout of Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Christopher W. Grady’s Phone Call with France’s Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Thierry Burkhard

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Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Public Affairs

February 25, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Christopher W. Grady spoke with France’s Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Thierry Burkhard yesterday by phone.

Adm. Grady and Gen. Burkhard shared perspectives on the latest developments in Syria, as well as the Gaza and Lebanon ceasefire agreements. Additionally, the military leaders discussed ongoing deliberations regarding Ukraine.

The long-standing military alliance between the U.S. and France is essential to peace and stability around the world.

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Readout of Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Christopher W. Grady’s Meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Chief of the General Staff Gen. Fayyadh Al Ruwaili

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Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Public Affairs

February 25, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Christopher W. Grady met with Saudi Arabia’s Chief of the General Staff Gen. Fayyadh Al Ruwaili yesterday at the Pentagon.

Adm. Grady and Gen. Al Ruwaili discussed the continued Houthi threat in the Middle East, the latest developments with the transition in Syria, the current progress with the ceasefire agreements in Lebanon and Gaza, and opportunities for further defense cooperation.  Additionally, Adm. Grady reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to the security of Saudi Arabia.

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia share a longstanding partnership and are committed to peace and security in the Middle East region.

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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s Video Teleconference with Chiefs of Defence from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom

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February 21, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with Chiefs of Defence from the Five Eyes nations (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the U.S.) Feb. 19 by video teleconference.

Gen. Brown, Australia Chief of the Defence Force Adm. David Johnston, Canada Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan, New Zealand Defence Force Chief of Defence Air Marshal Tony Davies, and United Kingdom Chief of the Defence Staff Adm. Sir Tony Radakin discussed current global crises, national priorities, and opportunities to maximize collective capability and capacity.

The Five Eyes defense partnership is undergirded by shared values of democracy, freedom, and the rule of law.

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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s Meeting with Chief of the Israeli General Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi

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February 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., met with Chief of the Israeli General Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi at the Pentagon on Tuesday where they discussed a range of security topics.

Gen. Brown thanked Lt. Gen. Halevi for their excellent working relationship during his time as chairman and congratulated him on a distinguished career. As part of his formal counterpart visit, Lt. Gen. Halevi participated in an Armed Forces Full Honor Arrival ceremony hosted by Gen. Brown at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s Phone Call with the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Gen. Romeo Brawner, Jr.

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Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Public Affairs

February 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with Philippines Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Gen. Romeo Brawner, Jr., yesterday by phone. 

Gen. Brown and Gen. Brawner discussed miliary modernization initiatives, Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites and increasing the scope and capacity of joint exercises in the Philippines. Additionally, Gen. Brown emphasized the importance of domain awareness in their exclusive economic zone. 

The U.S. continues to closely partner with the Philippines and remains committed to maintaining a strong alliance founded upon shared strategic interests and democratic values.

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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s Phone Call with Italy’s Chief of Defense Gen. Luciano Portolano

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Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Public Affairs

February 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with Italy’s Chief of Defense Gen. Luciano Portolano today by phone. 

Gen. Brown and Gen. Portolano discussed the latest battlefield developments in Ukraine and the need for NATO countries to expand their defense industrial bases. Additionally, the military leaders discussed the current progress with the Lebanon and Gaza ceasefire agreements. 

Italy is a key ally and plays important roles in NATO and the European Union. 

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