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Senators Nudge Next Joint Chiefs Chairman on F-35, A-10, Ohio Replacement

Valerie Insinna

Thursday, July 9th, 2015

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Senators Nudge Next Joint Chiefs Chairman on F-35, A-10, Ohio Replacement

Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Obama’s next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff breezed through a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing today, with senators on both side of the aisle commending his service in Afghanistan and pledging their support for his promotion.But when it comes to his opinions on major weapons programs, Marine Commandant Gen. Joseph Dunford hewed closely to the views espoused by other service chiefs and senior Pentagon officials.Although the topic didn’t come up during the hearing, senators grilled Dunford on…

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