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Defense Watch

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Monday, August 9th, 2010

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The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Confirmed. Marine Gen. James Mattis is now the commander of U.S. Central Command, and retired Air Force Lt. Gen. James Clapper is the director of national intelligence, following their final confirmation nods from the Senate Aug. 5. Mattis, the previous commander of U.S. Joint Forces Command, replaces Army Gen. David Petraeus overseeing the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Petraeus has commanded U.S. and allied forces in Afghanistan since Army…

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Senate Appropriators Press On Supplemental’s Requests Beyond Iran Scope, Hegseth Urges Full Funding

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