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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lolita C. Baldor

Joint Chiefs nominee wins over lawmakers but faces uncertain fate because of senator's hold

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President Joe Biden’s pick to serve as America’s top military officer warned senators Tuesday of the difficulties posed by any potential conflict in Asia and described how he would use lessons learned from the Ukraine war to help the U.S. military prepare.

But Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. may not be able to apply those lessons anytime soon, even after being well-received in a confirmation hearing to serve as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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