White House taps Army general to head Central Command

Published January 7, 2022 5:04pm ET



The White House has nominated a top Army general on Wednesday to become the next leader of U.S. Central Command.

Army Lt. Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, the commander of the 18th Airborne Corps in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, will replace Gen. Frank McKenzie if confirmed.

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