Speaking to American Legion, Dunford Honors Service, Sacrifice of Military
By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News, Defense Media Activity
Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, praised the service and sacrifice of those who serve the nation in a speech to the American Legion's annual convention in Cincinnati, Aug. 30, 2016. More than 275,000 service members are deployed around the globe, he said. Here, an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter participates in a vertical replenishment practice exercise on the flight deck of the USS Spruance in the Pacific Ocean, June 14, 2016. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Will Gaskill
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2016 — Praising the bravery, service and sacrifice of those who wear the nation's uniform, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told the American Legion's annual convention today he is confident about the nation's future.
"Today's men and women, just like their predecessors, attack their mission, and do what must be done," Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford told the audience in Cincinnati.
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VIDEO | 01:07 | Dunford Discusses Military Service at American Legion Convention Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, highlights service members past and present during the American Legion’s annual convention in Cincinnati, Aug. 30, 2016.
"When times are hard, they simply tighten their chin straps and they drive on," he said, adding that service members are not focused on strategy or policy, but on "taking care of their buddies and on winning."
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