Latest "Joint Chiefs of Staff" stories

Three top military leaders confirmed after Senate deal

The Senate is expected to fill three vacancies on the Joint Chiefs of Staff — including the chairman post — after a surprise breakthrough Wednesday.

By Leo Shane III and Irene Loewenson

2 months ago

90% of senior military posts could soon be caught in nominations fight

The number of senior posts held up in a political showdown is expected to more than double by year's end.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Warren warns against Pentagon-defense industry revolving door

The next Joint Chiefs chair can set an example by promising not to jump to a lucrative job working on behalf of a defense contractor or foreign adversary.

By Sen. Elizabeth Warren

7 months ago

Colin Powell, 84, dies of COVID-19 complications

The former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs was 84 years old.

By James R. Webb

2 years ago

Pentagon in its longest-ever stretch of leadership limbo

When he resigned as defense secretary last December, Jim Mattis thought it might take two months to install a successor. That seemed terribly long at the time.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

4 years ago

US says it won’t cede leadership of ISIS fight despite Syria withdrawal

America will not cede leadership of the fight against the Islamic State group, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday, as he tried to allay fears that President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw forces from Syria could imperil gains against the militants there and in neighboring Iraq.

5 years ago