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Gen. Anthony Cotton, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, speaks during the Striker Stripe event May 9, 2022, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. (Airman 1st Class Chase Sullivan/Air Force)

Pentagon to swap out nuclear boss, Europe commander and more

Three combatant commands are preparing to welcome new leaders, pending Senate confirmation.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 months ago

Reed aims for fresh push to confirm Biden’s Pentagon nominees

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed, D-R.I., said this week he will renew his efforts to persuade the U.S. Senate to confirm President Joe Biden’s nominees for the Pentagon.

13 months ago

‘Uncharted waters:’ With no Hyten successor in sight, DoD prepares to delegate vice chair jobs

"We're running out of airspeed and altitude," former Senate Armed Services Committee staffer Arnold Punaro said.

By Stephen Losey

16 months ago

A dozen of Biden’s national security nominees are on hold in the Senate

At least three lawmakers are using the nominees as bargaining chips in talks on various concerns.

By Joe Gould and Rachel S. Cohen

19 months ago

Trump announces intent to nominate Esper, Norquist and McCarthy to top posts

The timing of an actual nomination will be important for the White House.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

McCain says he is on the rocks with Mattis and McMaster

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain on Tuesday painted a dire picture of his relationship with Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster.

5 years ago

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