Dunford Confirmed

The Senate Armed Services Committee today confirmed Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford to become the next head of U.S. forces in Afghanistan as well as commander of the International Security Assistance Force.

Dunford's confirmation was one of 285 military nominations "approved by voice vote in a single en bloc vote," according to a committee statement, which adds: "All nominations were immediately reported to the floor following the committee's action."

Check out Dunford's responses to advance questions at his confirmation hearing earlier this month.