Dempsey Details Challenges in Visit to Nebraska Base -- US Department of Defense
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb., June 26, 2012 – Likening the global security environment to strong winds such as those that come with severe weather here in the central plains, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff spoke today about challenges buffeting the nation.
Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and his wife, Deanie, spoke with 300 service members, Defense Department civilians and family members this afternoon at this base in Omaha -- an American Indian name, the chairman noted, that means “those who go against the wind.”
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