USA: nomination for the gene. Dunford to head the US military … – Onet.pl

 
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  Barack Obama
 
 
 

59-year-old gene. Dunford, now commander of the Marine Corps of the United States (Marines), is to replace the gene. Martin Dempsey, who in the autumn leaves from his four years as chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US armed forces. Deputy Dunford, according to Obama’s nomination is to be gen. Paul J. Selva, who is currently serving in the US Air Force, heading for the command. Transport.

Announcing the nomination gen. Dunford, the president emphasized his 30 years of military experience, including participation in missions in Afghanistan and Iraq – During the invasion of Iraq led the Marines to Baghdad – said Obama. He also reminded that in 2013 entrusted the management Dunfordowi coalition forces in Afghanistan.

Dunford led international coalition in Afghanistan from February 2013 to August 2014, when the nature of the mission has changed. In October of 2014. He was commander of the Marine Corps. His military career is developing very quickly. On the General jednogwiazdkowego promoted to four-star in just three years.

Nomination Dunford will have to approve the Senate. Obama urged the senators to do the “without delay”. It is expected that not only Democrats but also Republicans would support the candidacy of Dunford. On Monday, a huge glowing spoke about her chairman of the Senate committee. Armed forces, an influential Republican Senator John McCain. – I know the gene. Dunford very well for many years. He’s a great leader. I am very excited about his choice. This is a veteran of combat, warrior – said McCain.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (ang. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff) is the highest-ranking military throughout the US armed forces and at the same time military adviser to the US president and the defense minister. Chaired the Pentagon held meetings of the college, which includes in addition to the chairman and deputy chiefs of staff include: Army (Army) Air Force and the Chief of Naval Operations and Commandant of the Marine Corps.

term of office of the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff period of two years renewable twice, namely a maximum of six years.

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