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General Known as Last Soldier in Afghanistan Gets Promotion Approved After Republican Ends Delay
A promotion for the general who became known as the last U.S. soldier out of Afghanistan was approved by the Senate after a Republican senator briefly delayed the vote.
General involved in Afghanistan withdrawal has promotion confirmed by Senate
The Senate confirmed the promotion of Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, the last American soldier out of Afghanistan, to commander of U.S. Army Europe-Africa.
Army general who oversaw Afghanistan withdrawal promoted to four-star officer after GOP senator drops hold
An Army general who oversaw the US withdrawal from Afghanistan was promoted to a four-star officer after a Republican senator dropped a hold on his nomination, according to a Senate aide.
Senate approves promotion for general involved in Afghanistan exit after a Republican blocked it
The Senate voted to approve the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul, Afghanistan, that had been held by Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
US Senate approves promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal
The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed the promotion of Army Lieutenant General Christopher Donahue, who had been a commander in Afghanistan during the U.S. withdrawal, after it was briefly blocked by a Republican senator.
Top officer in Afghanistan promoted after senator drops hold
A top Army officer who served in Afghanistan was promoted by the Senate on Monday night after Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) dropped his hold on the promotion. He had raised concerns about a lack
Senate quietly promotes general in charge of 82nd Airborne during Afghanistan withdrawal
Donahue, who was a Lt. General at the time, is considered the last person to leave Afghanistan during the disastrous withdrawal in the summer of 2021.

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