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Defense Officials Testify Before House Committee on Middle East and Africa

  • Defense.gov
  • March 21, 2024 | 02:57:44

Defense Department officials discuss the U.S. military posture and the national security challenges in the greater Middle East and Africa at a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee. Testifying are: Celeste Wallander, the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs; Army Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, the commander of U.S. Central Command; and Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, the commander of U.S. Africa Command.