The White House on Wednesday announced more than a dozen new hires in the office of the vice president, including retired Army Col. Andrea Thompson who was named national security adviser to Vice President Mike Pence.

“[Thompson] has a deep understanding of the complex challenges that face the United States at this juncture in history and is uniquely qualified to serve in this important role,” Pence said in a statement.

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