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New Leader For Global Strike Command

January 06 2011

USA

The first commander of the new Global Strike Command at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is passing the reins this week to his successor, reports the Shreveport (La.) Times.

Lt. Gen. Frank Klotz is preparing to retire after a 38-year Air Force career. He is being replaced by Lt. Gen. Jim Kowalski, who led the unit during its provisional stages at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C.

The command provides unified leadership for U.S. land-based nuclear missiles and...

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