Joint Chiefs of Staff Nomination Hearing
The Senate Armed Services Committee heard from General Martin Dempsey and Admiral James Winnefeld, both of whom had been nominated to… read more
The Senate Armed Services Committee heard from General Martin Dempsey and Admiral James Winnefeld, both of whom had been nominated to remain in their senior military posts on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. During one tense exchange on Syria with Senator McCain, General Dempsey did not rule out the use of force in Syria, but declined to give his own opinion. Other topics included Afghanistan, Iran, and sex assaults in the military. close
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