Marine General Picked to Lead US Africa Command

U.S. President Barack Obama has nominated Marine Corps Lieutenant General Thomas Waldhauser to leadAFRICOM, the U.S. military's Africa Command.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter called Waldhauser the "perfect pick" to lead AFRICOM. In a statement, Carter cited Waldhauser's leadership, management skills and military experience. In 2001, Waldhauser led some of the first U.S. forces into Afghanistan after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.

If confirmed by the Senate, Waldhauser would replace highly-regarded General David Rodriguez. 

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