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  • 1 day ago | realcleardefense.com | Jon Harper

    The commander-in-chief this week nominated officers to lead U.S. European Command, Central Command, Africa Command and Special Operations Command Read Full Article » Show comments Hide Comments Related Articles

  • 2 days ago | defensescoop.com | Jon Harper

    President Donald Trump is rolling out nominations this week to promote several officers to four-star rank and give them leadership of combatant commands. On Thursday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich has been tapped by the commander-in-chief for appointment to the grade of general and assignment as commander of U.S. European Command. NATO has also agreed to appoint him as supreme allied commander Europe, according to the announcement.

  • 3 days ago | defensescoop.com | Jon Harper

    In his most high-profile public address since becoming chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine told members of industry Wednesday that the Pentagon needs to do more to connect “founders and funders” of emerging technologies.

  • 4 days ago | defensescoop.com | Jon Harper

    President Donald Trump has nominated Derrick Anderson to serve as assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict, according to a notice posted on Congress.gov. The nomination was submitted Monday and referred to the Senate Armed Services Committee for consideration.

  • 4 days ago | defensescoop.com | Jon Harper

    The Senate voted 51-46 on Tuesday to confirm Michael Duffey as undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment. President Donald Trump officially nominated Duffey in January to lead the A&S directorate and be the Pentagon’s top weapons buyer. During his confirmation process, Duffey told lawmakers that some of his top priorities, if confirmed, would be to help “rebuild” the military, rapidly accelerate delivery of capabilities and “repatriate” supply chains.

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