Senate OKs Haney for Stratcom; Scaparrotti for Korea Command

You are subscribed to American Forces News Articles for U.S. Department of Defense. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Senate OKs Haney for Stratcom; Scaparrotti for Korea Command 08/02/2013 12:40 PM CDT Senate OKs Haney for Stratcom; Scaparrotti for Korea Command American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2013 - The U.S. Senate yesterday confirmed President Barack Obama's nominations of Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney to take command of U.S. Strategic Command, and of Army Lt. Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti to be promoted to full general, and to take command of U.S. Forces Korea. Scaparrotti also will command United Nations Command and Republic of Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command. He currently serves as the director of the Joint Staff in the Pentagon. Haney currently serves as the commander of the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet. He previously served as Stratcom's deputy commander. Biographies: Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney Army Lt. Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti Army Gen. James D. Thurman Air Force Gen. C. Robert Kehler Related Sites: U.S. Senate Confirmations U.S. Strategic Command Special Report: U.S. Strategic Command U.S. Forces Korea Related Articles: U.S.-South Korea Exercises Vital to Readiness, General Says Haney Vows to Maintain Deterrence as Stratcom Commander President to Nominate Scaparrotti to Replace Thurman in Korea   Defense Department News Through Facebook On American Forces Press Service's Facebook page, you can post comments and share news, photos and videos. Go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Forces-Press-Service/65137437532 or search for American Forces Press Service at Facebook.com. Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time by clicking on your 'User Profile' page at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOD/subscriber/edit?preferences=true#tab1. You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please e-mail support@govdelivery.com. Have another inquiry? Visit the online FAQ at http://www.defense.gov/landing/questions.aspx for up-to-date information. Get the help you, your family, and fellow servicemembers need, when you need it. Visit www.WarriorCare.mil to learn more. Check out the National Resource Directory at www.nationalresourcedirectory.org, a new web-based resource for wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans, their families, families of the fallen and those who support them from the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of Defense. Visit us on the web at http://www.defense.gov/. Updates from the U.S. Department of Defense