Joint Chiefs

Mullen: Military to comply if gay ban law changes

AP | Posted 06.24.2009 | Politics


WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's top military adviser said Sunday the Pentagon has enough challenges _ including two wars _ without rushing...

Under Obama "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Will Pass Away

Aubrey Sarvis | Posted 01.03.2009 | Politics


Aubrey Sarvis

I am confident that Mr. Obama will work to end the ban on lesbians and gays serving openly in the military. Why am I so confident? Because Barack Obama said so.

Joint Chiefs Chairman "Felt Very Good, Very Positive" After Meeting With Obama

Washington Post | Karen DeYoung | Posted 12.30.2008 | Politics


Adm. Michael Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, went unarmed into his first meeting with the new commander in chief -- no aides, no Po...

Joint Chief Of Staff Chairman Warns Soldiers To Stay Out Of Politics

NY Times | Thom Shanker | Posted 06.03.2008 | Politics


The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has written an unusual open letter to all those in uniform, warning them to stay out of politics as the nati...

Bush Bypassing Several Levels Of Chain Of Command To Give Petraeus Priveledged Voice On Iraq

Washington Post | Michael Abramowitz | Posted 04.14.2008 | Home


For months, a debate raged at the top levels of the Bush administration over how quickly to reduce the number of U.S. troops in Iraq. But the discussi...

Two-Front War: Troops In Iraq For Surge May Be Needed In Afghanistan

CBS News | Posted 04.04.2008 | Home


Faced with the demands of fighting a two-front war, the Joint Chiefs warned President Bush Wednesday that more U.S. troops may soon be needed in Afgha...