By Defense Secretary Leon Panetta yesterday said President Obama intends to nominate Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Lloyd Austin as the next commander of U.S. Central Command. Panetta called Austin “one of the military's most seasoned combat leaders--with extensive experience in the CENTCOM area of responsibility.” During his final deployment to Iraq, Austin oversaw the drawdown of U.S. forces and equipment, simultaneously helping to ensure security gains were preserved and that the Iraqi people could be secure and govern themselves.…
President Intends To Nominate Gen. Lloyd Austin To Lead U.S. Central Command
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