Martin Dempsey

we are putting our military on a path where the force is so degraded and so unready that it would be immoral to use force.

I have one sacred obligation to the young men and women who serve. And only one.

If anybody here thinks I want to be the Chairman that goes down in history for having carved up pay and compensation and health care, I assure you I do not. I don't want to be that Chairman. The problem is there's going to be a Chairman…

Absolutely. We are talking about a $1.2 trillion difference when you add up what was done in the $487 billion of the Budget Control Act.

I strongly believe a high level of professional conduct between trainers and military recruits is crucial during basic training because it establishes servicemembers' expectations of their peers and their leadership throughout their…

Our military trainers are placed in positions of trust that demand they train our future airmen to defend our country and win our Nation's wars.

The commander sets the tone for his or her command. That is why assessing command climate is essential in evaluating the success and potential of our leaders.

I'm more confident right now assessing our processes--how we take reports, investigate them, refer cases to trial and prosecute--than I am in our statistical data.

Every victim of sexual assault deserves and receives the best possible care and support the Department can provide.

While I support the proposed reforms of Article 60, I do not support removing commanders from their role as initial disposition authorities in the military justice process.

Legal reform can and should continue to be part of our campaign to end sexual assault.

The risks inherent to military service must never include the risk of sexual assault.