The Pentagon's special operations oversight council is a "valuable tool" for helping the Office of the Secretary of Defense better work with U.S. Special Operations Command, the services and other combatant commands, the principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict told lawmakers Tuesday. During a March 1 hearing before the House Armed Services emerging threats and capabilities subcommittee, Theresa Whelan said she intends to maintain this council created by her predecessor. "It was a valuable...
