Connecting With Troops Highlight of Trip
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2008 – Touching base with soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines was the highlight of a six-day trip for the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Story
Military Challenged by Rapidly Changing World
CANBERRA, Australia, Feb. 23, 2008 – The military faces the challenge of fighting the war on terrorism while the world continues to change at a rapid pace, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told students attending the Australian Defense College. Story
Military Must View World Through Others' Eyes
CANBERRA, Australia, Feb. 23, 2008 – Military personnel must have the capacity to see the world through other peoples’ eyes, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told students at the Australian Defense College. Story
Apolitical Military Fundamental to Democracy
CANBERRA, Australia, Feb. 23, 2008 – The idea that the military is an apolitical organization is fundamental to democracy, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen said in Australia. Story
U.S.-Australian Meetings Ready to Begin
CANBERRA, Australia, Feb. 22, 2008 – U.S. and Australian defense officials will work to strengthen the alliance between the two countries as part of the Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations this weekend. Story
Chairman Thanks Troops For Service
HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii, Feb. 21, 2008 – The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff thanked U.S. forces serving in the Pacific for stepping forward to serve their country at what he called "a very critical time" in the nation's history. Story
Chairman Discusses Risk Assessments
HONOLULU, Feb. 20, 2008 – The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shared his philosophy on assessing military risks. Story
Ability More Important than Disability
HONOLULU, Feb. 20, 2008 – A person's ability is far more important than a person's disability, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Story
Mullen Visits Camp Pendleton
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., Feb. 20, 2008 – The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visited Camp Pendleton, Calif., to see how the Marines Corps treats its wounded. Story
Training Brings Combat's Chaos to Camp Pendleton
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., Feb. 20, 2008 – Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, got a first-hand look at realistic combat training Marines receive at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Story
Mullen Wishes Kosovo Well, Reaffirms Mission
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., Feb. 20, 2008 – NATO will continue its mission in the newly independent republic of Kosovo, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Story