Current Members of The Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff:
| Position | Photo | Name of current officeholder | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff | General Martin Dempsey | United States Army | |
| Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff | Admiral James A. Winnefeld, Jr. | United States Navy | |
| Chief of Staff of the Army | General Raymond T. Odierno | United States Army | |
| Commandant of the Marine Corps | General James F. Amos | United States Marine Corps | |
| Chief of Naval Operations | Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert | United States Navy | |
| Chief of Staff of the Air Force | General Mark A. Welsh III | United States Air Force | |
| Chief of the National Guard Bureau | General Frank J. Grass | United States Army |
Uniformed Service Chiefs not Members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff:
| Position | Name of current officeholder | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Commandant of the Coast Guard | Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr. | United States Coast Guard |
| Surgeon General of the United States | Vice Admiral Regina Benjamin | United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps |
| Director, NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps | Rear Admiral Michael S. Devany | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps |
Notes:
- The Joint Chiefs do not include the Commandant of the Coast Guard, Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr. The Coast Guard is normally under the Department of Homeland Security, whereas the other four branches are under the Department of Defense. The Coast Guard may operate under the Department of the Navy during wartime.
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