#GenMilley: “For the past 4 years, @SEAC_Troxell provided valuable insight into the pulse of the force and served as a key conduit of information to our senior enlisted leaders across the services and combatant commands. 1/3
He had a strategic impact on the professional development of our noncommissioned officers & petty officers. His impact extended to our allies & partner militaries where he served as a key @DeptofDefense representative & advocate for enlisted leader development & empowerment. 2/3
... I thank him and his wife, Sandra, for nearly 4 decades of faithful service to the nation, the @USArmy and the Joint Force." 3/3
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(1/6) On behalf of the Joint Force, our heartfelt condolences are with Stephanie and the entire family of former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter. Secretary Carter was a true professional who was deeply committed to serving this nation.
(2/6) Throughout his life, Secretary Carter served in many roles in academia and US Government national security key leadership positions. The common thread through all these roles was his competence, compassion, integrity, and civility.
(3/6) Secretary Carter understood service. He understood sacrifice. He understood how to build effective teams which was critical to the success of this nation. He was a man of incredible character, talent, and skill.
1/3 Today, we gather here to honor the fallen of 9/11, to remember and reflect, and to reaffirm our resolve to support and defend the Constitution, the idea and reality that is America for which those brave souls gave their last full measure of devotion.
2/3 So let us resolve, let us resolve here yet again today to never forget those who were murdered by terrorists. Never forget those who rushed to save lives and gave theirs.
3/3 Never forget the sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, who gave their tomorrows for our todays. Honor them. Honor them today and forever and honor the cause they served. #September11#NeverForget#PatriotDay
#GenDunford on #DDay75: "On the 75th anniversary of the #Normandy Landings, we express our utmost gratitude to our Nation’s World War II veterans. Their unwavering dedication and devotion to our country and our way of life cannot be overstated. (1/4)
As we remember their sacrifices on the beaches of Northern France, we are reminded of a simple adage: ‘Weapons of war come and go, but the great constant is the people.’ (2/4) #DDay75thAnniversary
They answered the world’s call for help without hesitation or indecision in the midst of great peril to themselves and their fellow service members. Without their immeasurable sacrifices, this experiment we call democracy would no longer exist. (3/4) #HonorThem
#GenDunford on the importance of mil-mil dialogue with his #Russian counterpart: "We have agreed to have an open dialogue to manage crises and miscalculation and to not politicize our relationship."
#GenDunford on the @NATO alliance over his tenure: The focus has been on deterrence as well as assurance in defense investments through the European Deterrence Initiative, which has improved deterrence and the cohesion of the alliance. #WeAreNATO
#GenDunford: I'm here as the son of a #Marine who was on the ground fighting in the Chosin Reservoir. On 4 Dec 1950, Ensign Brown and Lieutenant Hudner were supporting my father and his fellow Marines. #USSThomasHudner@USNavy
#GenDunford: I first met him in the late 1980s...someone pointed him out and then gave me his background. I went over hoping to shake the hand of a true American hero. In that initial engagement, I was struck by Captain Thomas Hudner's courtesy and his humility #USSThomasHudner
Tune in #live at 8:15 a.m. ET to hear #GenDunford's remarks at the @HFXforum on the U.S. military's role in addressing international security challenges alongside our allies and partners: facebook.com/Halifaxtheforum
#GenDunford on the National Defense Strategy: Today our #military can defend the homeland and meet our alliance commitments. The NDS articulates what is necessary to maintain our competitive advantage into the future in terms of resourcing and technology investment. #HISF2018
#GenDunford: I'm never complacent about the pace of technological change. It's incumbent upon us to invest in capability development. It's a combination of ideas and technology to remain competitive against #China and #Russia. #HISF2018