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Chilton Takes Over U.S. Strategic Command

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Thursday, October 4th, 2007

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Air Force Gen. Kevin Chilton assumed command of U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) yesterday, taking the helm from Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Kehler, who has been leading the command on an interim basis while Chilton's nomination stood before the Senate. A formal ceremony recognizing the assumption of command is expected to follow in the coming weeks, STRATCOM, which is headquartered at Offutt AFB, Neb., said in a statement yesterday. The Senate confirmed Chilton's nomination Sept. 28. He most recently commanded…

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