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Lt. Gen. Donovan Confirmed As New SOUTHCOM Commander

Senate Approves Fourth Star For Marine Corps General

The US Senate has confirmed Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan as the new commander of US Southern Command, along with his promotion to four-star general. Donovan will take over from Acting Commander Lt. Gen. Pettus, although the exact timing of the handover is unclear. As vice commander of US Special Operations Command, Donovan has experience in special operations and plans to analyze the capability of the SOUTHCOM headquarters to ensure it is staffed and structured to maintain sustained logistics and supply. The confirmation was reported by Breaking Defense.

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    Lt. Gen. Donovan Confirmed As New SOUTHCOM Commander

    Senate Approves Fourth Star For Marine Corps General

    The US Senate has confirmed Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan as the new commander of US Southern Command, along with his promotion to four-star general. Donovan will take over from Acting Commander Lt. Gen. Pettus, although the exact timing of the handover is unclear. As vice commander of US Special Operations Command, Donovan has experience in special operations and plans to analyze the capability of the SOUTHCOM headquarters to ensure it is staffed and structured to maintain sustained logistics and supply. The confirmation was reported by Breaking Defense.

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