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Hyten Faces Questions Over Assault Allegations, Receives General Support During Joint Chiefs No. 2 Confirmation Hearing

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Hyten Faces Questions Over Assault Allegations, Receives General Support During Joint Chiefs No. 2 Confirmation Hearing
Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, testifies for the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C. March 20, 2018. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)

The Air Force general nominated to serve as the next vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff faced questioning from lawmakers on Tuesday over his judgment and leadership in the wake of misconduct allegations, while appearing to also receive overall support from the Senate panel looking to move his confirmation toward a vote.  Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM), defended himself from sexual assault allegations while presenting the Senate Armed Services Committee with his vision for…

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