Biden has introduced a new option for commanding US forces in West Asia
The Wall Street Journal reported that US officials had nominated Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla to lead the US Central Command (Centcom), according to U.S. officials, as well as congressional records.
If approved by the US Senate, General Correll will replace General Frank McKenzie, who has commanded the center since March 2019. McKenzie’s term ends on April 20, 2222.
Gen. Corilla, the former chief of staff, is now the commander of the US Army’s 18th Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
The Wall Street Journal claimed that he was taking over as commander of Centcom, as concerns grew over the possible re-emergence of al-Qaeda and ISIS in Afghanistan as a threat to US interests.
The US media claimed that other issues in the Central Command area include Tehran’s peaceful nuclear program and its influence in the region, as well as the Syria-Yemen war.
General Corilla was born in California. His record shows that he served at Centcom Central Command from 2004 to 2014. He served as a battalion commander in Mosul, Iraq, between 2004 and 2005, and was wounded several times in Iraq.
The US military has said it intends to focus on threats from China and Russia, and General Corilla is the first senior US official to take command of US military affairs in West Asia following the complete withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan and the end of the US-led war in the country. Takes over.
The Wall Street Journal reported that US military officials said the United States had reduced its troop numbers to less than 40,000. This is half the number of American troops compared to two years ago. The United States has also transferred several of its Patriot missile systems from Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, the United States has withdrawn its military resources and personnel from Iraq, and US military advisers are now in Iraq, according to US officials.
In West Asia (Middle East), General Corriella must counter the growing influence of China and Russia over US regional partners. China is seeking to build a military base in the UAE, while countries such as Egypt are seeking military and economic support from Russia. US Gulf allies, including Qatar and Saudi Arabia, will also look to General Corriella to maintain their alliance with the United States.
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