Wednesday, June 10, 2009

SASC Endorses Stavridis, McChrystal

The Senate Armed Services Committee has approved the nominations of Army Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal for the post of commander, U.S. and allied forces in Afghanistan. The SASC also signed off on Navy Adm. James Stavridis' nomination to become commander of U.S. forces in Europe and NATO Supreme Allied Commander.

The nominations must now be approved by the full Senate.

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