The Senate on Thursday confirmed Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach as the Air Force’s next chief of staff .
Wilsbach was approved as part of a batch of military promotions the Senate passed by unanimous consent, as one of its last actions before adjourning for the week.
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink congratulated Wilsbach, who will be the service’s 24th chief of staff after being sworn in, and lauded his experience.
“With his vast experience in the Pacific and as a commander at all levels, he is the right leader for the @usairforce,” Meink said in a post on X shortly after his confirmation.
Sen. Kevin Kramer, R-N.D., said Wilsbach will be an “outstanding leader” and a “great partner” for the state’s airmen, Air National Guardsmen and Air Force installations.
“I have full confidence he will w

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