COCOM Confirmations

The Senate Armed Services Committee just announced a hearing to consider a pair of combatant commander nominations next week.

On Nov. 18, Air Force Gen. Claude Kehler will appear before the committee for his nomination to lead of U.S. Strategic Command, succeeding (if confirmed) Air Force Gen. Kevin Chilton.

Army Gen. Carter Ham will appear before the panel regarding his nomination to take over U.S. Africa Command, replacing Gen. Kip Ward.