Senate confirms new leaders for SOUTHCOM, US Forces Korea

Military Times: Amid a flurry of pre-election confirmations Thursday, Senate lawmakers finalized plans for new leaders of U.S. forces in South Korea and U.S. Southern Command.

The moves came in wrap-up work as lawmakers head back to their districts for a month-long legislative break of campaigning. The House began its recess late last month, and both chambers aren’t scheduled to return to town until a week after the Nov. 6 election.

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