Joint Chiefs of Staff

American  

noun

U.S. Military.

1. the chiefs of staff of the army and the air force, the commandant of the marine corps, and the chief of naval operations, together with a chairman selected from one of the branches of the armed forces, serving as the principal military advisory body to the president, the National Security Council, and the secretary of defense.

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Joint Chiefs of Staff Cultural  

1. A high-level military advisory board in the Department of Defense, composed of high-ranking representatives of the army, navy, air force, and marines. The Joint Chiefs are responsible for formulating military policy and recommending action regarding issues of national security and international relations.

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Example Sentences

Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Tuesday the military would set up the forces to carry out escorts if given the task.

From The Wall Street Journal

He talks constantly with Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the president’s most senior military adviser, according to a U.S. official.

From The Wall Street Journal

General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, drew attention when he was asked for his assessment of Iran's military capability and noted the commitment of its fighters.

From Barron's

“I want to remind everybody that this is an incredible demonstration of America’s global reach,” said Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who appeared with Hegseth at the news conference, said that to date more than 20 Iranian naval vessels have been destroyed.

From The Wall Street Journal