Dempsey Hosts Israeli Counterpart at Pentagon U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, walks with Lt. Gen. Benjamin "Benny" Gantz, chief of the Israeli general staff, at the Pentagon, Jan. 8, 2014. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.07 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 300778-G-FIJ59-038.jpg Photo Gallery