Counterterrorism still a pressing issue for special operations, Africa command nominees

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Counterterrorism still a pressing issue for special operations, Africa command nominees
By Meghann Myers
Jul 21, 04:07 PM
Al-Shabab is an ongoing concern for both U.S. Africa and U.S. Special Operations commands. (Farah Abdi Warsameh/AP)

With the war in Afghanistan in the rear-view mirror, a pressing threat to Europe from Russia in the foreground and an ongoing competition for influence and military dominance with China, the generals tapped to lead U.S. Special Operations and Africa commands are set to have a lot on their plates.

At their confirmation hearing Thursday, senators were eager to hear about how they plan to counter the ongoing threat of non-state terrorist groups, while balancing the main priorities in the current national defense strategy.

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