Shanahan has identified top pick to lead Space Command

Defense News: Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan has identified who he wants to lead U.S. Space Command, and work is underway on the confirmation process.

However, when it comes to a name, Shanahan is keeping things close to his vest.

“We do have a person we’re going to move through in terms of who would lead the Space Command,” Shanahan told press at the Pentagon on Tuesday. “I’m not going to mention the individual’s name. That is moving the way through the process.”

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