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Trump Expected to Tap Army Chief as Next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs

Fri, 12/07/2018 - 2:53pm

Trump Expected to Tap Army Chief as Next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs by Greg Jaffe, Missy Ryan and Josh Dawsey – Washington Post

President Trump is expected to choose the head of the Army to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, tapping a voluble and unconventional combat veteran to become America’s top military officer, individuals familiar with White House plans said on Friday.

In a move that reflects his penchant for showmanship, the president plans to announce his nomination of Gen. Mark Milley at Saturday’s annual Army-Navy football game, ending months of speculation about who will replace the current chairman, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., who is due to step down next fall.

According to the individuals, who spoke on the condition anonymity to discuss a decision that has not been made public, Trump considered two senior officers, Milley and the Air Force chief of staff, Gen. David Goldfein, whom Defense Secretary Jim Mattis preferred…

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