WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Tuesday nominated a respected, combat hardened commander as his next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to lead the military during a key period of transition. Obama chose Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford Jr. to succeed Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, who has served four years as chairman. “I know Joe, I trust him,” Obama said.
Obama Chooses Marine General As Joint Chiefs Chairman
LOLITA C. BALDOR - The Associated Press, Portland Press Herald
Tue, 05/05/2015 - 10:56am
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