The President has nominated Lt. Gen. Roger Brady to take charge of US Air Forces in Europe, replacing Gen. Tom Hobbins, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Brady, who has served as the Air Force’s deputy chief of staff for personnel since June 2004, is a command pilot who flew both the KC-135 and C-5. He has served in various staff and command assignments, including stints at USAFE when he headed logistics and plans and programs. If confirmed, he would receive a fourth star.
The U.S. military is sending more fighter jets to the Middle East to step up its war with Iran, adding to what is already the largest buildup of airpower in the region since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. For now, the operation shows little sign of coming to a quick…