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8:35Now PlayingAs the U.S. Southern Command’s leader steps down during a pivotal moment, a top senator is warning of growing “instability within the chain of command.” John Iadarola and Brett Erlich break it down on The Damage Report. Leave a comment with your thoughts below!
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"Because the United States has long been the world’s preeminent superpower, the U.S. Armed Forces maintain combatant commands around the globe. Those who lead these commands might not be known to the public, but they hold unique and powerful positions.
The head of European Command, for example, coordinates U.S. military planning and operations in and around the continent. There are related posts for Africa Command, Central Command in the Middle East and so on."
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