Joint Chiefs of Staff.
body of senior uniformed leaders in the U.S. Department of Defense who advise the President on military matters
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 8
- Connections
- 67
What's happening
Active this week
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The US military is engaged in a war against Iran, with Trump attempting to negotiate a deal while senior officers discuss operational limits.Well supported9 reports
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Douglas A. Schiess held a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews and advises on matters to the Chairman.Some support2 reports
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High-ranking military officials, including Dan Caine, surveyed regarding the prospect of war in Iran and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to a ramped-up campaign against Iran.Well supported232 reports12 developments inside
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Kevin Bennett was appointed to the Lentech board of directors, which is based in Elkridge, Maryland, after he advised the Joint Chiefs of Staff on cybersecurity policy.Some support1 report
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Assessments are underway regarding Iranian targets and capabilities, including the capital city, while President Trump is informed of defense interceptor shortages.Well supported20 reports
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Keith manages the PMX-281 program for the Navy, while the Joint Chiefs of Staff emphasize the need for autonomous capabilities.Some support2 reports
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Pete Hegseth announced a new promotion process at the Pentagon, referencing historical standards from the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Some support1 report
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Omar Bradley served as the first chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Some support3 reports
Earlier this month
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Joint Chiefs of Staff passed intelligence details to Japan on September 11, 2026.Some support5 reports
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The Pentagon has been involved in multiple developments, including directives to Hegseth and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Trump's vow of vengeance regarding Iranian killings, and the identification of service members from Texas and Hawaii.Well supported36 reports7 developments inside
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While leading the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine is facing internal questioning from officers regarding his ability to manage the situation involving Pete Hegseth.Some support1 report
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The military and political response to the 9/11 attacks involved high-ranking officials and air patrols.Some support1 report
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A hijacked plane crashed in Pennsylvania, and Dan Caine spoke about the events, linking to military bases and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Some support1 report
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Trump threatens major military punishment against Houthis and Iran as military campaign status is reported.Well supported14 reports
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An attack involving American Airlines struck the Pentagon, the headquarters of U.S. military leadership.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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A former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff participated in a panel hosted by Harvard University.Some support1 report
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Dan Caine replaces a fired general and oversees leadership turnover in the defense establishment.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Elissa Slotkin presses Pete Hegseth and the Joint Chiefs of Staff regarding the commitment to keep the military out of elections.Well supported40 reports
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Joint Chiefs are examining the U.S. force deployment issue, including proposals to move forces to Israel, amid renewed alerts in Dubai and Iranian attacks.Well supported3 reports
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Trump considered a potential return to war with Iran, holding talks with the Joint Chiefs of Staff regarding strikes.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
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Officials intensify operations against Iran.Well supported8 reports
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Caine warned Trump about depleted US military stocks due to the Iran war, leading to a decision to continue operations.Well supported3 reports
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The CCP is cultivating relationships with retired US military elites and utilizing corporate entities like Huawei to exert influence.Some support1 report
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The leadership structure of the United States has been updated to integrate the Space Force into the operational framework of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Well supported4 reports
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Military leadership warned against war escalation.Some support11 reports
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Army Gen. Milley was appointed chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on July 9, 2020.Some support1 report
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Colin Powell served as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on August 7, 2026.Some support1 report
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A Boeing aircraft is being utilized near Pueblo Memorial Airport to support FEMA operations and provide a platform for the Joint Chiefs of Staff during various exercises and disaster scenarios.Some support1 report
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Iran maintains chokehold over Strait of Hormuz while military strikes against Iran deplete munitions.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Trump establishes a commission to support military readiness, involving the DHS and Joint Chiefs of Staff.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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The Joint Chiefs of Staff emphasized the need for military investment, while the Pentagon managed missile defense programs and Congress set requirements for the NGI program.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Israeli military conducts large detonations in southern Lebanon, while US/Israel discuss joint attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure, and Dan Caine warns of missile defense shortages.Some support1 report
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A monument unveiling took place on July 29, 2026, where Mahoney spoke on behalf of military leadership, and the CEO of USAA unveiled the monument.Some support1 report
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Dan Caine urged the Senate to approve Trump's defense budget while he served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Dan Caine, as JCS Chairman, advocated for Trump's defense funding plan which included aid for Ebola in Central Africa.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump discusses the potential for war against Iran through various media outlets, including NBC News and NewsNation.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump issued a directive establishing a hardline military stance on July 20, 2026.Well supported4 reports
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Dooley taught U.S. military leaders in 2012, maintaining his position at a college in Norfolk. During this time, the Joint Chiefs of Staff had ordered the U.S. military to scour training material.Some support1 report
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Trump discussed potential agreements with Iran while Dan Caine, Chairman of the JCS, visited US Central Command in Florida.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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The 30th Air Defense Artillery Brigade is providing foundational training for air defense soldiers.Some support1 report
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Mullen influenced Obama's view on marriage.Some support1 report
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Lisa M. Franchetti, former Chief of Naval Operations, was appointed as a 2026 Fellow and joined a board of directors.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration sought to seize Iranian nuclear material, while JCS members traveled from Europe for briefings.Some support1 report
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Senior military leadership, including the Commandant of the Marine Corps and representatives from the Joint Chiefs of Staff, engaged in academic discussions at the National War College and Dwight D. Eisenhower School on May 27, 2026.Well supported3 reports
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Around Joint Chiefs of Staff this week
News at the entities that move Joint Chiefs of Staff most-
Donald Trump StructuralThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Pete Hegseth StructuralTrump threatens military force against Cuba, leading to indictments of Raúl Castro, while Hegseth visits the Guantanamo Bay base.Moves Joint Chiefs of Staff
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United States of America StructuralJoe Biden is urging voters to defend the country's dignity.Moves Joint Chiefs of Staff
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North Korea OperationalAuthorities in North Korea blocked imports of Chinese food products on September 28, 2026.Moves Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Caine StructuralCaine discussed Australian property market trends while in Western Australia.Moves Joint Chiefs of Staff
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United States Space Force StructuralThe United States Space Force and Five Eyes coalition convened to analyze threats and improve operational advantage.Moves Joint Chiefs of Staff
Connections
The 40 strongest of 67, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Dan Caine Structural
Dan Caine holds the formal leadership position of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Donald Trump Structural
Trump issues orders, directives, and policy directions to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who provide expert counsel and warnings on military risks.
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Pete Hegseth Structural
Pete Hegseth serves as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, establishing a formal leadership and advisory structure within the military hierarchy.
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Charles Q. Brown Jr. Structural
Charles Q. Brown Jr. held the formal position of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Caine Structural
Caine holds the formal leadership role of chairman within the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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United States Space Force Structural
The United States Space Force is formally integrated into the leadership structure of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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United States of America Structural
The Joint Chiefs of Staff functions as the principal military advisory body to the nation's leadership.
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PENTAGON Structural
The Joint Chiefs of Staff operates within the Pentagon's organizational structure, providing input that informs military directives and is subject to Pentagon oversight.
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Colin Powell Structural
Colin Powell served as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Elissa Slotkin Operational
Slotkin formally communicates concerns regarding military use of power and election interference to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who subsequently respond.
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North Korea Operational
The Joint Chiefs of Staff actively monitors, tracks, and responds to North Korea's military activities, including missile tests and launches.
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Barack Obama Structural
The Joint Chiefs of Staff provided counsel and situational briefings to Barack Obama.
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Markwayne Mullin Structural
Markwayne Mullin serves as a commission member representing service secretaries in the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Army Structural
The Joint Chiefs of Staff includes leadership drawn from the various services, such as the Army.
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Commandant of the Marine Corps Structural
one depends on the other
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Christopher LaNeve Structural
Christopher LaNeve functions as the acting chief of staff within the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Franchetti Structural
Franchetti served as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Joint Chiefs of Staff Operational
The two entities function together to maintain a combined defense posture with the United States.
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Harvard Transactional
A former Joint Chiefs of Staff member participated in a panel hosted by Harvard.
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Korea Operational
The Joint Chiefs of Staff operates as a functional and operational extension of the South Korean defense establishment, executing state mandates like the Ulchi Freedom Shield and defense drills.
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United States Central Command Structural
The Joint Chiefs of Staff provides formal advisory input to the operational structure of the United States Central Command.
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Brad Cooper Operational
Brad Cooper, as a high-ranking commander, actively provides recommendations and operates within the sphere of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Met Office Operational
The Met Office receives operational briefings from the Joint Chiefs of Staff regarding weather matters.
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Central Intelligence Agency Structural
Both entities share a foundational operational link as they were established under the 1947 National Security Act.
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Joe Biden Structural
The President relied on the military structure advised by the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jennie Carignan Operational
Jennie Carignan holds a high-ranking military position equivalent to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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JD Vance Operational
Vance engages in high-level policy discussions regarding defense matters with military leadership.
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Gregory Gagnon Structural
A serves as the head of a command structure within the US military hierarchy overseen by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Alexus Grynkewich Operational
Alexus Grynkewich operates in a high-ranking advisory capacity that informs the functions of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Shield AI Operational
The relationship is characterized by the JCS emphasizing the need for autonomous capabilities, which is a core focus area for Shield AI.
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Brown Structural
Brown held the formal position of Chairman within the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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institute Operational
The institute functions as an advisory body for the Joint Chiefs of Staff on leadership and defense issues.
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Denmark Transactional
The relationship is defined by the ongoing geopolitical discussions regarding the potential acquisition of Greenland, which is Danish territory.
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Kevin Bennett Transactional
Kevin Bennett provided cybersecurity policy advice to the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Lisa Franchetti Transactional
A was part of the senior ranks that were purged from the structure represented by B.
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Senate Operational
JCS members actively interact with U.S. Senate committees, indicating a relationship of governmental oversight and information exchange.
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Douglas A. Schiess Operational
Douglas A. Schiess advises the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on matters.
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Gary Oldman Structural
Entity B portrays the role of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Entity A).
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Bruce Palmer Structural
Bruce Palmer held a high-ranking military command role overseeing the army structure.
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Keith Structural
Keith holds a functional role managing the PMX-281 program for the Navy, which falls under the purview of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
12 events- Douglas A. Schiess held a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews and advises on matters to the Chairman.
- Kevin Bennett was appointed to the Lentech board of directors, which is based in Elkridge, Maryland, after he advised the Joint Chiefs of Staff on cybersecurity policy.
- Keith manages the PMX-281 program for the Navy, while the Joint Chiefs of Staff emphasize the need for autonomous capabilities.
- Pete Hegseth announced a new promotion process at the Pentagon, referencing historical standards from the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- Omar Bradley served as the first chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- Joint Chiefs of Staff passed intelligence details to Japan on September 11, 2026.
- While leading the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine is facing internal questioning from officers regarding his ability to manage the situation involving Pete Hegseth.
- The military and political response to the 9/11 attacks involved high-ranking officials and air patrols.
- A hijacked plane crashed in Pennsylvania, and Dan Caine spoke about the events, linking to military bases and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- An attack involving American Airlines struck the Pentagon, the headquarters of U.S. military leadership.
- A former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff participated in a panel hosted by Harvard University.
- Dan Caine replaces a fired general and oversees leadership turnover in the defense establishment.
August 2026
13 events- The US military is engaged in a war against Iran, with Trump attempting to negotiate a deal while senior officers discuss operational limits.
- Elissa Slotkin presses Pete Hegseth and the Joint Chiefs of Staff regarding the commitment to keep the military out of elections.
- Joint Chiefs are examining the U.S. force deployment issue, including proposals to move forces to Israel, amid renewed alerts in Dubai and Iranian attacks.
- Caine warned Trump about depleted US military stocks due to the Iran war, leading to a decision to continue operations.
- The CCP is cultivating relationships with retired US military elites and utilizing corporate entities like Huawei to exert influence.
- The leadership structure of the United States has been updated to integrate the Space Force into the operational framework of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- Military leadership warned against war escalation.
- Army Gen. Milley was appointed chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on July 9, 2020.
- Colin Powell served as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on August 7, 2026.
- A Boeing aircraft is being utilized near Pueblo Memorial Airport to support FEMA operations and provide a platform for the Joint Chiefs of Staff during various exercises and disaster scenarios.
- Iran maintains chokehold over Strait of Hormuz while military strikes against Iran deplete munitions.
- Trump establishes a commission to support military readiness, involving the DHS and Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- Israeli military conducts large detonations in southern Lebanon, while US/Israel discuss joint attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure, and Dan Caine warns of missile defense shortages.
July 2026
12 events- Assessments are underway regarding Iranian targets and capabilities, including the capital city, while President Trump is informed of defense interceptor shortages.
- The Pentagon has been involved in multiple developments, including directives to Hegseth and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Trump's vow of vengeance regarding Iranian killings, and the identification of service members from Texas and Hawaii.
- Trump threatens major military punishment against Houthis and Iran as military campaign status is reported.
- Trump considered a potential return to war with Iran, holding talks with the Joint Chiefs of Staff regarding strikes.
- Officials intensify operations against Iran.
- The Joint Chiefs of Staff emphasized the need for military investment, while the Pentagon managed missile defense programs and Congress set requirements for the NGI program.
- A monument unveiling took place on July 29, 2026, where Mahoney spoke on behalf of military leadership, and the CEO of USAA unveiled the monument.
- Dan Caine urged the Senate to approve Trump's defense budget while he served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- Dan Caine, as JCS Chairman, advocated for Trump's defense funding plan which included aid for Ebola in Central Africa.
- Donald Trump discusses the potential for war against Iran through various media outlets, including NBC News and NewsNation.
- Donald Trump issued a directive establishing a hardline military stance on July 20, 2026.
- Dooley taught U.S. military leaders in 2012, maintaining his position at a college in Norfolk. During this time, the Joint Chiefs of Staff had ordered the U.S. military to scour training material.
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June 2026
7 events- High-ranking military officials, including Dan Caine, surveyed regarding the prospect of war in Iran and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to a ramped-up campaign against Iran.
- Trump discussed potential agreements with Iran while Dan Caine, Chairman of the JCS, visited US Central Command in Florida.
- The 30th Air Defense Artillery Brigade is providing foundational training for air defense soldiers.
- Mullen influenced Obama's view on marriage.
- Lisa M. Franchetti, former Chief of Naval Operations, was appointed as a 2026 Fellow and joined a board of directors.
- The Trump administration sought to seize Iranian nuclear material, while JCS members traveled from Europe for briefings.
- Senior military leadership, including the Commandant of the Marine Corps and representatives from the Joint Chiefs of Staff, engaged in academic discussions at the National War College and Dwight D. Eisenhower School on May 27, 2026.