Senate panel advances key defense nominees

By Tony Bertuca / September 24, 2024 at 5:14 PM

The Senate Armed Services Committee voted today to advance the nominations of several senior Defense Department positions.

The panel voted to approve the nominations of: Lt. Gen. Steven Nordhaus to be chief of the National Guard Bureau, Vice Adm. Alvin Holsey to lead U.S. Southern Command, Lt. Gen. Randall Reed to be chief of U.S. Transportation Command and Lt. Gen. Xavier Brunson to be commander of U.S. Forces Korea.

The nominees will now advance to the full Senate for confirmation votes.

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