Minneapolis Star TribuneObama names Marine general to lead Joint ChiefsMinneapolis Star TribunePablo Martinez Monsivais • Associated Press President Obama called Gen. Joseph Dunford Jr., his Joint Chiefs of Staff nominee, “a proven leader of our joint force.” Text size. comment. share · tweet · email. Print. more. Share on: Share on LinkedIn Share on ...Obama praised for picking Joseph Dunford to lead Joint ChiefsBoston HeraldObama chooses Marine general as Joint Chiefs chairmanThe Herald-NewsObama announces Marine General as Joint Chiefs ChairmanPetra News Agencyall 20 news articles »