Top U.S. Military Commanders Give Testimony On The Current Wars In Africa And The Middle East

Army General David Rodriguez (C), commander of the US Africa Command, and Army General Joseph Votel (R), commander of the US Special Operations Command, wait with others for a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee on March 8, 2016 in Washington, DC. © Brendan Smialowski / AFP

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Three top US military commanders told the Senate that the struggle against terrorists in the Middle East and Africa is going well, while explaining their strategic priorities. However, the sea of Pentagon jargon contained some interesting insights.

Facing the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday were chiefs of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) General Lloyd Austin, Africa Command (AFRICOM) General David Rodriguez, and the Special Operations Command (SOCOM), General Joseph Votel.

Rodriguez is expected to retire later this year, while Votel has been tapped by President Barack Obama to succeed Austin as the next head of CENTCOM.

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