Which is an important purpose of the joint chiefs of staff? to lead the office of the director of national intelligence. to advise the secretary of defense. to direct the state department. to supervise the department of homeland security.

One of the Joint Chiefs of Staff's most important functions is to advise the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Council, and the President on important military matters that affect the United States.

it teaches readers about an interesting chinese custom and causes them to determine that the minister is trying to be polite

idk if you found them already or not but you probably did but the one closer to sea level is raleigh.