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Derrick M. Anderson, nominee to be assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-Intensity conflict, arrives for his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen building on Thursday, September 18, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via Getty Images)

American special operations forces get new civilian overseer

Derrick Anderson was confirmed as ASD for SO/LIC.

1 day ago By Jon Harper

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Trump picks new combatant commanders

The commander-in-chief this week nominated officers to lead U.S. European Command, Central Command, Africa Command and Special Operations Command.

Jun 5, 2025 By Jon Harper

Derrick Anderson, GOP candidate for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District speaks to supporters election night in Fredericksburg, Virginia on November 5, 2024. (Photo by Maxwell Posner for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Trump nominates former congressional candidate, Green Beret to oversee special operations forces

The nomination for ASD SO/LIC was referred to the Senate Armed Services Committee for consideration.

Jun 3, 2025 By Jon Harper