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Goldfein confirmed as top Air Force general

By David Wilkes
Published June 30, 2016 7:06pm ET
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Goldfein confirmed as top Air Force general
Defense Secretary Ash Carter has praised Goldfein saying, "Dave's extensive political military experience will be to our great benefit as we continue to accelerate our efforts to deal [the Islamic State] a lasting defeat." (AP Photo/Molly Riley, File) | Molly Riley

The Senate confirmed Gen. David Goldfein as the 21st Air Force chief of staff Wednesday night.

“I pledge to serve our Airmen and their families unwaveringly and honor our remarkable heritage and legacy of integrity, service and excellence,” Goldfein said at his Senate confirmation hearing on June 16.

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