Chairman’s Corner
![scr_130124-D-NI589-569c Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shake hands after signing a memo to lift the ban on women from serving in military combat roles as they address reporters at the Pentagon, Jan. 24, 2013. DOD photo by Glenn Fawcett](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130213202545im_/http://www.dodlive.mil/files/2013/01/scr_130124-D-NI589-569c-183x108.jpg)
Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses misperceptions about the decision to rescind the direct combat rule for women.
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Today the Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta in collaboration with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff made a major announcement about women’s roles within the Department of Defense.
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Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his wife, Deanie, share their holiday thanks and wishes for troops and their families.
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We’ve seen stories and videos from many military officials and service members about how to recognize when a service member is in need as well as what you can do to help.
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