, WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today announced his recommendations to President Bush for nominations to fill key military leadership and command positions.
Gates recommended that U.S. Navy Adm. William J. “Fox” Fallon, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, succeed U.S. Army Gen. John Abizaid as commander of the U.S. Central Command. Abizaid has commanded CENTCOM since July 7, 2003 and is due to retire this spring.
Taiwan detects 24 Chinese aircraft as Canadian ship transits waters
Taiwan said it detected 24 Chinese military aircraft near the island on Sunday as a Canadian warship passed through the...