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Female General Nominated As U.S. Combatant Commander by Nobody: 6:56pm On Mar 18, 2016 |
Gen. Lori Robinson was nominated Friday to head the U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM), a position that would make her the first woman to lead a combatant command in Pentagon history. Robinson will replace Adm. Bill Gortney, if she is confirmed by the Senate. Gortney has held the position since December 2014. A combatant command is a Defense Department command composed of forces from at least two military departments, with a broad and continuing mission. Robinson has shot through the ranks ever since entering the military in 1982. The Air Force general has served in multiple positions as an air battle manager, including instructor and commander of the Command and Control Operations Division at the Air Force Fighter Weapons School. Since October 2014, Robinson has been Commander of Pacific Air Forces at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii. With this assignment, Robinson became the first U.S. female four-star to command combat forces. Late last year, Defense Secretary Ash Carter took measures to order the military to open all combat roles to women. Today, women are eligible to serve in all combat jobs, opening up 213,600 male-only positions in 52 different specialties, including elite special operations units. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/lori-robinson-combat-command_us_56ec0cdde4b03a640a6a3b78 1 Like
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Re: Female General Nominated As U.S. Combatant Commander by CSTR2: 6:57pm On Mar 18, 2016 |
God bless america. 1 Like |
Re: Female General Nominated As U.S. Combatant Commander by Nobody: 7:03pm On Mar 18, 2016 |
Another historic nomination by Obama! She should acquit herself as a capable NORTHCOM commander if she is confirmed by the Senate. 2 Likes |
Re: Female General Nominated As U.S. Combatant Commander by Missy89(f): 7:34pm On Mar 18, 2016 |
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Re: Female General Nominated As U.S. Combatant Commander by Nobody: 7:41pm On Mar 18, 2016 |
Missy89:Lol. First to comment things The Obama administration will go down as one of the most women-friendly administrations in modern US history. Next year, Gen Robinson would be directly answering to....SECDEF Michelle Flournoy 3 Likes |
Re: Female General Nominated As U.S. Combatant Commander by ValerianSteel(m): 11:00pm On Mar 18, 2016 |
CFCman:A big nod to that. 1 Like |
Re: Female General Nominated As U.S. Combatant Commander by Nobody: 10:08am On Mar 19, 2016 |
CSTR2: Hhaaaaaa! My Amerikan priend (Hausa Accent). You're still alive in Nairaland? I thought you've been caught & roasted like an Arabian Phalarope by a “Russian 9M317 missile” along the Syrian-Turkish border. How come i have not been seeing you lately enthralling your Amerikan fan boyz with those youtube videos of archaic Amerikan military gears like the Northrop “Guguru” B-2Spirit 2 Likes |
Re: Female General Nominated As U.S. Combatant Commander by CSTR2: 11:01am On Mar 19, 2016 |
Why is this thread not on the frontpage.? This is a remarkable achievement for women. To be a combatant general in the world's most powerful military is no mean feat. 2 Likes |
Re: Female General Nominated As U.S. Combatant Commander by CSTR2: 11:04am On Mar 19, 2016 |
Zoharariel:Just be patient. A US reaper drone would soon smoke your america-hating as$ like hundreds of your Isis brethren. 3 Likes |
Re: Female General Nominated As U.S. Combatant Commander by Nobody: 3:53pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
CSTR2:Lalasticlala, over to you |
Re: Female General Nominated As U.S. Combatant Commander by romme2u: 2:37am On Mar 20, 2016 |
una no go kill pesin with laugh 1 Like |
Re: Female General Nominated As U.S. Combatant Commander by Nobody: 6:04am On Mar 20, 2016 |
romme2u:how |
Re: Female General Nominated As U.S. Combatant Commander by Nobody: 3:00pm On Apr 09, 2016 |
Lol. The mods aren't interested in the thread. cc Kachisbarbie Sakur |
Re: Female General Nominated As U.S. Combatant Commander by Nobody: 3:07pm On Apr 09, 2016 |
CFCman:Maybe because it ain't local news, Lala would explain better. There was one other thread you put up, where another woman joined the infantry. Whoever is in charge there is really giving women a chance. I wouldn't mind joining the army too, preferably Finance/Administrative unit. 2 Likes |
Re: Female General Nominated As U.S. Combatant Commander by Nobody: 3:48pm On Apr 09, 2016 |
Kachisbarbie:It's all down to Obama and his progressive philosophy of inclusion. His secretary of defense had to tow the same path too. Some years back, the US Congress repealed "Don't Ask, don't tell" law, thus allowing gays and lesbians to openly serve in the military. 2 Likes |
Re: Female General Nominated As U.S. Combatant Commander by Nobody: 4:41pm On Apr 23, 2016 |
General Robinson was grilled by the Senate Armed Services committee on Thursday |
Re: Female General Nominated As U.S. Combatant Commander by Nobody: 9:08pm On Apr 23, 2016 |
I believe she'll be confirmed by the Senate. Although she appeared a little nervous, she answered the senators' questions with tact and intelligence. 1 Like |
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