WASHINGTON – The White House on Saturday announced a slate of nominees tolead U.S. combatant commands including two women whose nominations werepreviously delayed by former President Donald Trump.
Air Force General Jacqueline Van Ovost has been nominated to take over theU.S. Transportation Command. She is the only woman to have reached the rankof a four-star general – the military’s highest. Lieutenant General LauraRichardson is nominated for a fourth star and to lead U.S. SouthernCommand, which covers Central and Latin America, she will also receive herfourth star.
Expressing gratitude over the nomination, Gen. Ovost shared a tweet thatstated I’m honored to be nominated by the President to serve as four-starcommander. If confirmed, I’ll give my full commitment to execute thismission with the same level of passion I’ve put forth in every role I’veserved. I’m humbled to have earned President’s trust and confidence.
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Biden while announcing the nominations said that both women have theincomparable skill, integrity, and duty to the country. Today isInternational Women’s Day, and we all need to recognize the accomplishmentsof these women,’ he added.
