| Chief, joint chiefs | Mike Mullen |
| Director, joint staff | Stanley McChrystal |
| Start Date | 2008-08-00 |
| End Date | 2009-07-00 |
| Is Current | no |
| Notes | In 2008, Gen McChrystal became director of the Joint Staff and worked for Adm Mullen. He subsequently recommended him to Mr Gates as a replacement for Gen McKiernan as US commander in Afghanistan. |