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  1. US Officials: More in Favor of Arming Syria Rebels

    Thu, 2 May 2013

    use that he said would have "enormous consequences" for Assad's government. Some senior leaders, including Gen . Martin Dempsey , chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are skeptical about the wisdom of providing arms to such a broad and

  2. US, Japan Military Chiefs Vow Defense Cooperation

    Fri, 26 Apr 2013

    cooperate closely on defense measures in order to deal with threats of missile and nuclear tests from North Korea. Gen . Martin Dempsey , chairman of the U.S. joint chiefs of staff, met with Japan's top defense officials as he wrapped up a weeklong

  3. US Has a Range of Military Options in Syria

    Thu, 25 Apr 2013

    and control unit, if the decision is made to send any additional forces. In testimony to Congress last week, Gen . Martin Dempsey , the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was asked whether he was confident that U.S. forces could secure

  4. US Military Chief: Avoid War by Preparing for It

    Thu, 25 Apr 2013

    in Japan that "the best way to avoid war is to prepare for it." The chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, Gen . Martin Dempsey , made the comments Thursday at Yokota air base amid heightened tensions in the region after repeated threats from

  5. US Urges China Collaboration on Cyber Intrusions

    Wed, 24 Apr 2013

    transparent about cyberattacks and boost collaboration with the U.S. to tackle a common threat to their economies. Gen . Martin Dempsey said tackling cyber intrusions featured in his talks with his Chinese counterpart and other Chinese leaders during

  6. China Says New North Korea Nuclear Test Possible

    Mon, 22 Apr 2013

    to when Beijing thought a test might take place and gave no other details. His comments followed a meeting with Gen . Martin Dempsey , chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who is making his first visit to China in that position. Fang sought

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  1. Hagel, Dempsey Warn of Involvement in Syria

    Thu, 18 Apr 2013

    Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen . Martin Dempsey both warned Congress on Wednesday about the unintended consequences of a U.S. military intervention in Syria. Hagel also provided

  2. 'Round One' Or A Knockout Blow To Obama's Gun Control Agenda?

    Thu, 18 Apr 2013

    DEMPSEY WARN OF INVOLVEMENT IN SYRIA. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen . Martin Dempsey both warned Congress on Wednesday about the unintended consequences of a U.S. military intervention in Syria

  3. Hagel, Dempsey Detail US-Jordan Contingency Planning on Syria's Chemical Weapons

    Wed, 17 Apr 2013

    Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen . Martin Dempsey both warned Congress on Wednesday about the unintended consequences of a U.S. military intervention in Syria. Hagel also provided

  4. North Korea Can Put A Nuke on a Missile, U.S. Intelligence Agency Believes

    Thu, 11 Apr 2013

    hearing before the House Armed Services Committee with Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Martin Dempsey . It also came as North Korea has been issuing threats that range from nuclear war against the U.S. and South Korea to

  5. Top US General in South Korea Cancels Trip to Washington Due to North Korea Situation

    Sun, 7 Apr 2013

    Chairman Gen. Jung Seung-jo was to have visited the Pentagon on April 16 to meet with his American counterpart, Gen . Martin Dempsey , the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for regular consultative meetings. The meeting in April had been

  6. South Korea Prepares for Possible North Korea Missile Test Launch

    Sun, 7 Apr 2013

    Chairman Gen. Jung Seung-jo was to have visited the Pentagon on April 16 to meet with his American counterpart, Gen . Martin Dempsey , the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for regular consultative meetings. To "avoid misperception or manipulation

  7. 10 Years After the Iraq Invasion

    Mon, 18 Mar 2013

    Post poll released this week showed 58 percent of those polled believed the war in Iraq was not worth the fight. Gen . Martin Dempsey , the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, served three years in Iraq and he believes it was worth fighting

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  1. Gen . Martin E . Dempsey on Possibility of Iran War

    Mon, 28 May 2012

    now by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff general Martin Dempsey . From Washington this morning and good morning to remember their sacrifice. Suddenly today of all general Martin Dempsey chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff we do appreciate

    General Martin Dempsey found at 0:12, 3:23

    are joined now by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff general Martin Dempsey . From Washington this morning and good morning to you general I do want to get to your thoughts about Memorial Day in
    a body should remember their sacrifice. Suddenly today of all -- -- general Martin Dempsey chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff we do appreciate your time this morning.
  2. On the Ground in Afghanistan

    Mon, 30 May 2011

    pick for the nation's top military post army general Martin Dempsey . As chairman of the joint chiefs and she will that's what they'll have to do as you know general Dempsey spent many years. In Iraq but there is no question

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    President Obama announced his pick for the nation's top military post army general Martin Dempsey . As chairman of the joint chiefs -- -- and she will lead our nation's wars in Afghanistan and Iraq taking over for admiral Mike Mullen who retired October. I'm joined now by our senior foreign affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz is just returned from the front lines. In Afghanistan welcome back Martin at the top of general Martin -- c.'s list will be how to advise President Obama. On that withdrawal from Afghanistan. If that's what they'll have to do -- as you know general Dempsey spent many years. In Iraq but there is no question that Afghanistan is where a lot of his focus will be now.
  3. North Korea Aggression Delays Pentagon Missile Test

    Sun, 7 Apr 2013

    this worsening tension, the top military officer today canceled his scheduled trip to washington next week to meet with martin dempsey , too far to go at a risky time. North korean's leader kim jong-un demandd that president obama call him to soften

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    today canceled his scheduled trip to washington next week to meet with martin dempsey , too far to go at a risky time. North korean's leader kim jong-un demandd that president obama call him to soften the
  4. Romney on Obama's 'Shoot First, Aim Later' Attack

    Fri, 14 Sep 2012

    it's not right. To do things that are that are of the nature but was done by. Apparently this film we've seen general Martin Dempsey called pastor Jones to please don't promote this in particular idea. I think that the whole film. It's a

    General Martin Dempsey found at 3:19

    of the nature but was done by. Apparently this film we've seen general Martin Dempsey called pastor Jones to -- please don't promote this -- in particular idea. I think that the whole film. It's a terrible
  5. ABC News Update

    Mon, 28 May 2012

    ones. Hi dad I love you and I miss you. Another I really want you to come back to earth on Good Morning America general Martin Dempsey chairman of the joint spoke of a recent visit with the children of fallen soldiers. Thankfully very few families

    General Martin Dempsey found at 1:23

    really want you to come back to earth on Good Morning America general Martin Dempsey chairman of the joint -- spoke of a recent visit with the children of fallen soldiers. Thankfully very few families in America.
  6. Last American Troops Leaving Iraq

    Thu, 15 Dec 2011

    operating here have so many challenges but I want to tell you one quick wonderful story George. I talk to the wife of general Martin Dempsey chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. I first met him in 2003 when he was here as a commander he had cars for

    General Martin Dempsey found at 2:02

    you one quick wonderful story George. I talk to the wife of general Martin Dempsey -- chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. I first met him in 2003 when he was here as a commander he
  7. Admiral Mike Mullen on New Mission for U.S Troops

    Mon, 30 May 2011

    over the weekend the president. We learned that the president's announced today. That the army chief of staff general Martin Dempsey is going to be his pick to replace you as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as well. Well the president's

    General Martin Dempsey found at 2:32

    learned that the president's announced today. That the army chief of staff general Martin Dempsey is going to be his pick to replace you as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff -- -- -- as well.
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  1. PHOTO: Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey poses for photographs at the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) headquarters in Kabul on Aug. 20, 2012.
  2. PHOTO: Gen. Martin Dempsey
  3. PHOTO: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks as Army Chief of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey listens during an event of Department of Defense personnel announcements at the Rose Garden of the White House, ...
  4. PHOTO: President Obama names Army Gen. Martin Dempsey as the next Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff at an announcement ceremony at the White House in Washington on May 30, 2011.
  1. VIDEO: President names Martin Dempsey as new head of Joint Chiefs of Staff.
  2. PHOTO: General Martin Dempsey

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