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Defending the idea of a Space Force

By Jeff Martin

Apr 15, 2019

Air Force General John Hyten, nominated to be the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, testifies to the Senate Armed Services Committee.

About Jeff Martin

Jeff Martin is the Associate Editor for Multimedia and the host & producer of Defense News Weekly, airing online and on American Forces Network worldwide. In his role as Associate Editor, he reports worldwide on the military and defense industry and leads a market-leading multimedia team.

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