Latest "joint chiefs" stories

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Milley answers questions during a press conference at NATO headquarters, Brussels, Belgium, Feb. 14, 2023.

Milley leaves Joint Chiefs with a legacy of controversy, consequence

The Joint Chiefs Chairman steps down this week after four years of fights with Trump and tensions around the globe.

By Leo Shane III and Jonathan Lehrfeld

4 days ago

Dems weigh batch votes to bypass Tuberville for remaining nominees

After the Senate confirmed three joint chiefs, Democrats are strategizing how to confirm the hundreds of other military nominees held up by Tuberville.

By Bryant Harris

10 days ago

Senators could be forced to ram through some military nominations soon

Despite one senator's hold on 300-plus confirmations, Democratic leaders could advance some nominees individually.

By Leo Shane III

5 weeks ago

Joint chiefs vacancies loom amid Tuberville’s Senate standoff

Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blanket hold on military confirmations could create as many as five joint chiefs vacancies. Here's what happens next.

By Bryant Harris, Stephen Losey and Megan Eckstein

4 months ago

Grady confirmed as new vice chair for Joint Chiefs

The move fills a key leadership vacancy at the Pentagon just before Congress ends its legislative work for the year.

By Leo Shane III

22 months ago

Biden, military and VA leaders honor veterans at Arlington National Cemetery

Joining the president at Arlington National Cemetery was his wife, First lady Jill Biden, and military leaders — including Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Army Gen. Mark Milley. chairman of the Joint Chiefs.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

23 months ago