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  • This undated photo provided by the U.S. Air Force shows Gen. Lori J. Robinson, Commander, currently the head of the Pacific Air Force. Defense Secretary Ash Carter says President Barack Obama will nominate the first woman to head a major U.S. military combatant command. If confirmed by the Senate, Robinson would be the seventh commander to head the Colorado-based U.S. Northern Command. (U.S. Air Force)
    Obama to nominate 1st woman to head US combatant command

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Ash Carter says President Barack Obama will nominate the first woman to head a major U.S. military combatant command. If confirmed by the Senate, Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson would be the...

    • Posted March 18, 2016
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