N. Korea Sends Warning of Military Action to South Nov 13, 2009
The Joint Chiefs of Staff had no comment. The North's military also said the South will be forced to pay a heavy price over what it claims was South Korea's intentional provocation. (Fox News)
Obama cautions Afghans Nov 12, 2009
Four options were on the table as Wednesday's talks began in the White House Situation Room with Defence Secretary Robert Gates, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Vice President Joe Biden and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen. Top US and NATO commander General Stanley McChrystal, who has called for an extra 40000 troops on the ground, was also participating in the eighth such war council since August. (iAfrica.com)
North Korea threatens South over naval clash Nov 12, 2009
A Joint Chiefs of Staff officer also reiterated that the skirmish broke out as the North Korean ship opened fire after violating the border and ignoring warnings shots from the South Korean ship. Both officials spoke on condition of anonymity citing department policy. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Bank of Korea keeps key rate at record low Nov 12, 2009
The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said it could not confirm the report of the North Korean casualties. There were no South Korean casualties, the military said. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Alliant Tech Chief Executive Murphy Retires, Finance Chief Fills Top Post Nov 12, 2009
Fogleman, a board member since May 2004, previously served as chief of staff for the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Shroyers previous positions with Alliant include vice president for operations and president of ATK Tactical Systems. (Bloomberg -- US)
US Afghan envoy warns against troop surge: reports Nov 12, 2009
Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Vice President Joe Biden and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen joined the president in the White House situation room for Wednesday's session, the eighth since August. Eikenberry participated by video link from Afghanistan, as did General Stanley McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Volunteer Vets: Returning Troops Still Want to Serve Nov 11, 2009
"We are, after eight long years of war, creating not just a new generation of veterans, but a new generation of leaders," Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says in a forward to the study. "This report is evidence that veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan are ready to reconnect to their communities; they just don't have access to our knowledge of all the pathways to do so.". (Time.com)
S Korea: no unusual situation off west coast Nov 11, 2009
"There is no particular situation developing," Park Sung-woo, spokesman for the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), told reporters, noting that "the waves are high, also forcing fishing vessels to stay off the waters.". The JCS has sent an investigation team to the area to confirm response measures took by Navy during the clash, so as to learn from the event, the spokesman said. (Xinhuanet, China)
President Obama pays tribute to 13 killed in Fort Hood tragedy Nov 11, 2009
Cabinet and military officials in attendance included Casey, McHugh, Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen. (TheHill.com)
Obama sorrow at Fort Hood service Nov 11, 2009
Also attending the service was Army Chief of Staff George Casey, Defence Secretary Robert Gates, Adm Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Texas Governor Rick Perry. Maj Hasan is recovering from gunshot wounds at a military hospital and will be charged in a military court over last Thursday's shootings - he has declined to be interviewed by investigators. (BBC News -- Americas)
Conference center revival Nov 11, 2009
And if they realized they forgot something at home, they would never ever go over to some ma and pop shop to pick up a few things n spend their money--so would be horrible for JCs business owners too. Lets just keep it exactly the way it is, with nothing to make it good, because it is so lame. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Source: More Troops Heading To Afghanistan Nov 11, 2009
Wednesday's meeting will include representatives of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who would be critical in procuring any new forces Obama may approve. Military officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because the decision is pending, said the military services are developing presentations to explain how various force levels could be used in Afghanistan and how various deployment schedules could work, given recent promises to give soldiers more rest time at home. (KCRA 3, CA)
Korean boats exchange gunfire Nov 11, 2009
The Joint Chiefs of Staff said the South's boat sent several warning signals after the North's boat crossed the border, but the intruder held its course ... Brigadier-General Lee Ki-sik of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said the two sides exchanged fire for two minutes from a distance of 3200 metres. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
North, South Korean navies clash at sea Nov 11, 2009
The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said it could not confirm the report of the North Korean casualties ... A North Korean patrol boat crossed the disputed sea border before noon, drawing warning shots from a South Korean navy vessel, South Korea s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement. (Boston Globe)
AP: North, South Korea Clash at Sea Before Obama Visit Nov 11, 2009
The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said it could not confirm the report of the North Korean casualties ... A North Korean patrol boat crossed the disputed sea border before noon, drawing warning shots from a South Korean navy vessel, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Before Obama's Visit, a New Clash Between Koreas Nov 11, 2009
According to the South Korean joint chiefs of staff, a North Korean gunboat ventured about a mile into what Seoul claims is its territorial waters. The South Koreans issued verbal warnings and then fired warning shots. (Time.com)
When war comes home Nov 10, 2009
Admiral Mike Mullen, the chairman of the US military's Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters at a news conference at the Pentagon at the time that the shootings had occurred in a place where "individuals were seeking help". Mullen added, "It does speak to me, though, about the need for us to redouble our efforts, the concern in terms of dealing with the stress ... It also speaks to the issue of multiple deployments.". (Asia Times Online)
It's payback time in Kabul Nov 10, 2009
And last Wednesday, Admiral Mike Mullen, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that Karzai must "take concrete steps to eliminate corruption", adding it means "you have to rid yourself of those who are corrupt, you have to actually arrest and prosecute them". The new public rhetoric and press stories have given the impression that the Obama administration is now pursuing far-reaching reform of Afghanistan's system of governance. (Asia Times Online)
Former top spy warns Dayton audience of cyber threats Nov 10, 2009
During his 40-plus year career, McConnell also served as the senior intelligence officer on the Joint Chiefs of Staff and as director of the National Security Agency. E-mail jcogliano@bizjournals. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
North Korea warns of clash Nov 10, 2009
An official with the South's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the North's charge is groundless as Seoul does not acknowledge the Pyongyang-set border. South Korea recognises the Northern Limit Line, drawn unilaterally by the US-led United Nations Command at the end of the 1950-53 Korean War, which has never been accepted by North Korea. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Pakistan has very effective nuclear security regime Nov 10, 2009
RAWALPINDI: No foreign entity is allowed to cross the red lines and gain intrusive access to strategic assets, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Tariq Majid said on Monday. Commenting on an article about Pakistans nukes by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Seymour M Hersh, which was published in The New Yorker Gen Majid said Pakistan had operationalised a very effective nuclear security regime, which had incorporated very stringent custodial and access... (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Marine base debate clouds US-Japan relations Nov 10, 2009
Mike Mullen, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, said before a recent meeting with Japan's foreign minister. "We think it is urgent to examine and commit as rapidly as possible.". (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
French Envoy Meets N. Korean Foreign Minister Nov 10, 2009
A South Korean ship fired warning shots after a North Korean vessel crossed the maritime border, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement. The North Korean vessel then opened fire at the South Korean ship, which returned fire. (Fox News)
Survey raises new doubts on military’s ‘don’t ask’ policy Nov 10, 2009
The study comes weeks after a scholarly journal published for the Joint Chiefs of Staff included an article by an Air Force colonel calling for repeal of the 1993 law, arguing that forcing gay soldiers to live a lie undercut the honor and integrity that are central to military service. President Obama has vowed to press Congress to repeal the ban on gays - a key campaign pledge - but has yet to begin lobbying lawmakers to take action. (Boston Globe)
Pakistan rejects report of unsecure nukes Nov 10, 2009
" Estimates of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal currently range from 60 to 100 weapons. It first declared its status as a nuclear power in 1998, testing five bombs in a tit-for-tat with its south Asian archrival, . CNN has not independently confirmed the claims included in Hersh's 6,893-word piece, which appears in The New Yorker's November 16 issue and online. The article quotes a spokesman for U.S. Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who said there are "no military units,... (CNN -- World)
Plans by U.S. to Dominate Space Raising Concerns Nov 10, 2009
"I think everybody that I know in the United States military and the Department of Defense understands the important role that our space assets play in our national security," Gen. Richard B. Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and former head of the Space Command, told the House Armed Services Committee March 10. "One of the biggest issues that we had to deal with was trying to figure out what was happening to a particular capability if the function was interrupted.". (Yahoo News -- Missile Defense System)
Click to read:Obama's Afghan Plan: About 40K More Troops Nov 10, 2009
Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said last week. "That means you have to rid yourself of those who are corrupt. You have to actually arrest and prosecute them.". (CBS News)
S. Korean, N. Korean Navies Exchange Fire Nov 10, 2009
A South Korean warship shot at a North Korean navy ship that crossed the disputed western sea border on Tuesday morning and the North's ship shot back, said an officer at the Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff. The officer, speaking on condition of anonymity citing department policy, said it was not immediately known whether there were any causalities. (CBS News)
S Korea, DPRK clash in naval coast off west coast, no casualty reports on S Korean side Nov 10, 2009
"No casualty has been reported on the South Korean side, and the North Korean (DPRK) vessel returned back to North Korea (DPRK) after getting half-destructed during the battle," local media said, quoting South Korea's Joint Chief of Staff (JCS). The DPRK on Tuesday demanded that South Korea apologize for the clash, said a report issued by the Supreme Command of the Korean People's Army. (Xinhuanet, China)
Navies of two Koreas in brief clash Nov 10, 2009
Warning shots'The South's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement that a North Korean patrol vessel went about 0. 7 miles into waters claimed by the South. (MSNBC -- International)
Soldier did 'what I'm trained to do' Nov 10, 2009
Gates will also meet with military officials at the Army base, including Fort Hood's commanding general, Lt. Gen. Robert Cone, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen, according to Morrell. (CNN -- US)
S. Korea and the DPRK clashed in naval coast off west coast of the peninsula in the morning of Tuesday, the Joint Chief of Staff said. • S Korean president convenes emergency meeting Nov 10, 2009
According to South Korea's Joint Chief of Staff (JCS), a DPRK patrol ship crossed South Korea's Northern Limit Line (NLL) around local time 11:28 a.m. (0228 GMT) near Baekryoung Island, leading the South Korean Navy to fire warning shots for around 15 minutes ... The DPRK side is reportedly to have started countering shots at 11:37 a.m. (0237 GMT), and the clash lasted about 3 minutes, according to the JCS. ... "No casualty has been reported on the South Korean side, and the North Korean (DPRK)... (Xinhuanet, China)
Seymour M. Hersh: Defending the arsenal Nov 9, 2009
I was told that the understandings on nuclear coperation benefitted from the increasingly close relationship between Admiral Michael Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and General Kayani, his counterpart, although the C.I.A. and the Departments of Defense, State, and Energy have also been involved. (All three departments declined to comment for this article. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Obama Wraps Up Afghan Review, Eyes Final Options Nov 9, 2009
But Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the U.S. military's Joint Chiefs of Staff, said earlier this week that the re-elected president's legitimacy among the Afghan people was "at best, in question right now and, at worst, doesn't exist.". OPTIONS NARROW. (Newsmax)
Keel authentication ceremony set for USS Somerset Nov 9, 2009
Richard Myers, former chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, will attend. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Keel authentication ceremony set for USS Somerset By VICKI ROCKDaily American Staff Writer Rating: 0 Sunday, November 8, 2009 10:37 PM EST A keel authentication ceremony for the USS Somerset will be held Dec. 11 at the Northrop Grumman Ship Systems Avondale shipyard in... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
As oceans fall ill, Washington bureaucrats squabble Nov 8, 2009
It also would include the director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, the administrators of NASA and the Environmental Protection Agency, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the director of national intelligence and the chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Plus the president's advisers on national security, homeland security, domestic policy and economic policy. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Massacre at Fort Hood Prompts U.S. Army to Re-Examine Stress on Soldiers Nov 7, 2009
Thats something thats on their minds and Admiral Mullens as well, he said, referring to , chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff. Army Stretched. (Bloomberg -- US)
Nidal Malik Hasan case: Are Army psychiatrists overwhelmed? Nov 7, 2009
The "strain on the force" was an issue at the White House as recently as last Friday, when Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen, and the chiefs of each of the services met to discuss the strategy for Afghanistan. (Christian Science Monitor)
* Risk of conflict in Taiwan Strait reduced: US admiral Nov 6, 2009
The US top military officer, Admiral Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said on Wednesday that tensions between China and Taiwan had gone down in recent months and that he believed the danger of armed conflict had been reduced. Asked at a Washington conference on military leadership if China was still focused on intimidating Taiwan, he replied: What Ive seen with the election of a new government in Taiwan is that there is a more stable relationship between Taipei... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Perot pledges $6.1 million to CGSC_programs Nov 6, 2009
Perot elected to name the chair in ethics after a close personal friend and renowned leader, retired Army Gen. Hugh Shelton, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. "The Colonel Arthur D. Simons Center will break new ground in development of improved cooperation and understanding of interagency affairs," said CGSC Deputy Commandant Brig. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Is Obama's Delay on Troops Hurting U.S. Prospects in Afghanistan? Nov 6, 2009
"There's been a lot of discussions, a lot of questions and clarifications on exactly what the specifics are, and quite frankly I applaud that," Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said on Wednesday. "I do expect that the President will make a decision here in the next few weeks." Mullen added that McChrystal recently told him that the "deliberations have really shed light in areas that have been very important to review to a depth and a breadth to really understand what... (Time.com)
UN evacuates staff from Afghanistan Nov 6, 2009
The Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael Mullen, said at the National Press Club in Washington on Wednesday that unless the Afghan President, Hamid Karzai, took ''visible steps'' to stem corruption, ''all the troops in the world won't'' be able to stabilise the country. The US has committed 68,000 troops to the Afghanistan conflict, and the US President, Barack Obama, is weighing up whether to send up to 40,000 more. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
12 dead, 31 wounded in Fort Hood shootings Nov 6, 2009
Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been informed as well, and is "greatly disturbed" about the incident, his spokesman told CNN.. Carter said one of his staffers was at the base stepping out of a car to attend a graduation on the base when a soldier ran up to him. (FOX19.com, OH)
US puts its faith in Pakistan's military Nov 6, 2009
In confidential correspondence between the office of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff committee of the armed forces and the Office of the President, the forces called the bill "a conspiracy against the national security of Pakistan" ... In May 2008 and then in April, he urged the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff committee, General Tariq Majeed, to hold both positions, but Tariq refused, saying it would be detrimental to the interests of the army. (Asia Times Online)
Karzai foe says re-election was illegitimate Nov 5, 2009
Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Washington will be watching to see if Karzai follows through. "You have to rid yourself of those who are corrupt. You have to actually arrest and prosecute them," Mullen said at the National Press Club. (MSNBC -- International)
U.S. urges Karzai to make corruption arrests Nov 5, 2009
But Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the U.S. military's Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the re-elected president's legitimacy among the Afghan people was "at best, in question right now and, at worst, doesn't exist.". Describing Washington as "extremely concerned" both by rampant corruption and Karzai's public standing, Mullen said a housecleaning was needed at all levels of government and should be spearheaded by the president. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Abdullah rules out joining new Afghan government Nov 5, 2009
Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Washington was "extremely concerned" about current levels of corruption in Afghanistan, adding that a legitimate government in Kabul was key to any counterinsurgency strategy. "He's got to take concrete steps to eliminate corruption. That means that you have to rid yourself of those who are corrupt, you have to actually arrest and prosecute them. You have to show those visible signs," he told a Washington conference. (AlertNet)
Hopedale man to challenge U.S Rep. Richard Neal Nov 5, 2009
Previously, Wesley worked in the Pentagon as a member of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and on the staff of the chief of naval operations, handling certain elements of Navy promotions from the enlisted ranks. After graduating from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in 1977, Wesley served for nine years as a Navy pilot. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Plans by U.S. to Dominate Space Raising Concerns Nov 5, 2009
"I think everybody that I know in the United States military and the Department of Defense understands the important role that our space assets play in our national security," Gen. Richard B. Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and former head of the Space Command, told the House Armed Services Committee March 10. "One of the biggest issues that we had to deal with was trying to figure out what was happening to a particular capability if the function was interrupted.". (Yahoo News -- Missile Defense System)
MAUREEN DOWD: Who are you calling a narcissist, Rush? Nov 5, 2009
The president reviewed his options with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and made clear he wants at least one more meeting with them and with his broader national security team before deciding on a revamped war strategy for the Afghanistan-Pakistan region, said a senior administration official. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of Obama's private deliberations. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Mullen: Obama has time to make decision on Afghanistan troops Nov 5, 2009
Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says he's OK with the time frame ... In a brief interview on Capitol Hill with The Monitor, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said he feels good about the "depth of the discussion.". (Christian Science Monitor)
GUEST REPORT: Congressman calls for US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan Nov 4, 2009
Recently, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen, referred to the situation in Afghanistan as serious and deteriorating. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
DOD to get financial management enhancements Nov 4, 2009
The comptroller also is the primary adviser for financial and acquisition initiatives to the DODs Joint Staff Director and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. CACI will use Momentum, a financial management solution that is commercially available, to streamline JS processes that will provide real-time budget updates and reduce data entry, general ledger and financial statements. (FCW.com)
Texas vets reunite with rescuers Nov 4, 2009
Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the veterans of the 442nd are men of the noblest heart and the greatest courage. . (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Obama bids Karzai cautious congratulations Nov 4, 2009
Obama is expected to hold at least one more meeting with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and another with his national security advisers. The pace of Obama's review of Afghanistan policy drew sharp criticism on Monday from several Republican leaders in Congress. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Afghanistan as a bailout state Nov 4, 2009
It's now being said, however, that, at the end of a highly publicized set of brainstorming sessions with his vice president, top advisors, generals, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Congressional representatives, and cabinet officers, he may (or may not) announce a decision before he sets out for Tokyo on November 11. Continued 1. (Asia Times Online)
Chinese general enters US military core Nov 3, 2009
Following a meeting between Xu and Gates, the two countries announced that Gates would visit China next year, and that General Chen Bingde, PLA chief of the general staff, and US Navy Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the US joint chiefs of staff, will exchange visits. Joint maritime search and rescue exercises, and more military-to-military exchanges involving all ranks including cultural and sporting events were also announced. (Asia Times Online)
Afghanistan: Obama's First Domino Nov 3, 2009
It's now being said, however, that, at the end of a highly publicized set of brainstorming sessions with his vice president, top advisors, generals, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Congressional representatives, and cabinet officers, he (or ) announce a decision before he sets out for Tokyo on November 11th. Nonetheless, thanks to an endless series of high-level Washington leaks and whispers, beginning more than a month ago with the to the Washington Post's Bob Woodward of Afghan War commander... (CBS News)
Analysis: Karzai is wild card for U.S. strategy Nov 3, 2009
A different U.S. president Since the flawed Aug. 20 vote, the legitimacy of the Afghan government and Karzai's erratic role leading it has played a central part in the discussions, which are expected to continue in coming days when Obama meets for a second time with his Joint Chiefs of Staff. Obama's senior civilian advisers, including Vice President Biden, are skeptical that Karzai is serious about fighting corruption in his administration or improving the central government's performance... (MSNBC -- International)
President Obama, Time To Make a Decision Nov 3, 2009
Last Friday, the president met with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and discussed the Afghanistan-Pakistan situation some more and then said he wants another meeting. It has been almost two months since Gen. McChrystal first warned the president of the dire situation in Afghanistan, yet our commander in chief continues to delay a response. (Townhall.com)
* Lost Battalion recalls the sacrifices of the 442nd Nov 3, 2009
Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the veterans of the 442nd are men of the noblest heart and the greatest courage. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Why Does the U.S. Want to Talk to Sri Lanka's Tiger Tamer? Nov 3, 2009
Now the equivalent of the U.S. military's Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Fonseka was the former army commander who helped strategize and lead the campaign that put a decisive end to the quarter-century-long separatist war of the Tamil Tigers. The intensity of the onslaught raised criticism around the world, including a 68-page State Department report to the U.S. Congress that took to task the conduct of both government forces and the Tigers. (Time.com)
Obama's decision not likely before Nov.11 Nov 1, 2009
Obama held talks with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the leaders of each branch of the U.S. military, at the White House on Friday. He is expected to hold a further meeting with his security team next week. (AlertNet)
Obama explores sending fewer than 40k troops to Afghanistan Nov 1, 2009
A meeting between White House officials and the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday illustrated those differences in opinion, the Post also reported. That session -- the first of its kind since the strategy discussions began -- concluded with the president's request for more information, and another meeting, about troop scenarios and recommendations. (TheHill.com)
Obama seeks options on Afghan force levels Oct 31, 2009
Obama met with the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the White House on Friday, holding a 90-minute discussion that centered on the strain on the force after eight years of war in two countries ... Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Gen. David H. Petraeus, the top commander in the Middle East, have told the administration that they agree with McChrystal's dire assessment of the security situation and his call for more forces to wrest the initiative back from the Taliban. (MSNBC -- International)
