Senior Air Force commander nominated for National Guard Bureau chiefIf confirmed, Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Nordhaus would be promoted to four-star general and become a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.By Lolita C. Baldor2 days ago
Will Dems change Senate rules to push ahead military nominations? Efforts to force Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville to end confirmation blockade have yet to yield results.By Leo Shane III10 months ago
CQ Brown decries hold on nominations in hearing to head Joint ChiefsGen. CQ Brown, now Air Force chief of staff, appeared to draw broad support from senators considering his nomination to be the next Joint Chiefs chairman.By Stephen Losey and Bryant Harris13 months ago
Biden taps 7th Fleet commander Thomas for information warfare postIf confirmed, Navy Vice Adm. Karl Thomas would succeed Vice Adm. Jeffrey Trussler, who took the post in June 2020.By Colin Demarest17 months ago
Counterterrorism still a pressing issue for special operations, Africa command nomineesLt. Gens. Bryan Fenton and Michael Langley took senators' questions at their Thursday confirmation hearing.By Meghann Myers2 years ago
European Command nominee doesn’t foresee more troops there under expanded NATOLt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli suggested more joint exercises, but not necessarily more permanent basing.By Meghann Myers2 years ago