WASHINGTON – The full Senate today confirmed Gen. Randy George of Alden, Iowa, to be Chief of Staff of the Army by a vote of 96-1. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), who nominated George to the Military Academy at West Point nearly 40 years ago, issued the following statement:
“Gen. George brings to the helm of the Army a keen understanding of its capabilities and needs. He has the experience, vision and will to serve that the job demands, with the Iowa common sense to match. I congratulate Gen. George on his confirmation and look forward to working with him on matters of defense and national security.”
Grassley in July met with Gen. George in Washington.
Most recently, Gen. George served as acting Chief of Staff of the Army, and immediately prior, was Vice Chief. Over the course of his highly decorated career, he has worked as a senior official under the Secretary of Defense, commanded divisions across the United States and in Afghanistan and deployed to Iraq.
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