The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Wednesday that just because top military leaders have talked publicly about the lack of readiness among troops, that doesn’t mean allies or enemies should underestimate the U.S. military.

Gen. Joseph Dunford said the military is still “the most capable, professional military force in the world” despite recent conversations about readiness and maintenance that have taken a hit under tight budgets and high operational tempo.

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