US EditionTrump names nominees to take over commands in the Middle East and Africa
- President Donald Trump nominated Vice Adm. Brad Cooper to lead U.S. Central Command and Lt. Gen. Dagvin Anderson to command U.S. Africa Command.
- These nominations follow planned retirements of current commanders amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Africa and strategic military priorities.
- Cooper leads with significant naval experience including command of the 5th Fleet and involvement in Operation Prosperity Guardian; Anderson is a pilot with extensive operations in Africa and special forces leadership.
- Cooper graduated from the Naval Academy in 1989, commanded naval forces for nearly three years, and oversaw naval actions against Iran-backed Houthis; Anderson has over 3,400 flight hours and directed repositioning of U.S. Forces in Somalia.
- If approved, Cooper would become only the second Navy admiral to lead Central Command, while Anderson would make history as the first general from the Air Force to command Africa Command, highlighting changing leadership trends.
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Trump picks next heads of US forces in Europe, Middle East, Africa
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