A top Air Force commander at the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has been nominated to be the next chief of the National Guard Bureau, pending confirmation by the Senate. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Nordhaus, currently serving as the commander of the 1st Air Force and NORAD's continental U.S. region, is set to replace Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, who is retiring on August 2.
If confirmed, Nordhaus will be promoted to a four-star general and join the Joint Chiefs of Staff. With a background as a fighter pilot and extensive experience in commanding Air National Guard units, Nordhaus brings a wealth of expertise to the role.
