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Central Command nominee says Afghanistan war still ‘largely stalemated”

By Jamie McIntyre
Published December 4, 2018 4:12pm ET
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Central Command nominee says Afghanistan war still ‘largely stalemated”
Marine Lt. Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., director, Joint Staff, pauses while speaking during a media availability at the Pentagon, Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Washington. | (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The Marine general nominated to head U.S. Central Command testified at his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday that the war in Afghanistan is still “largely stalemated” entering its 18th year.

“I believe that operational military situation is largely stalemated,” said Lt. Gen. Frank McKenzie in an appearance before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

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