McKenzie picked to lead CENTCOM

By Tony Bertuca / August 22, 2018 at 3:43 PM

President Trump has nominated Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Kenneth McKenzie to lead U.S. Central Command, according to an announcement from the Pentagon.

The job would mean a fourth star for McKenzie, who currently serves as direct of the Joint Staff.

If confirmed, McKenzie would succeed Army Gen. Joseph Votel, the current CENTCOM commander.

In his current job, McKenzie has occasionally briefed Pentagon reporters alongside Dana White, the Defense Department's chief spokeswoman.

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