Allegations against Hyten could complicate path toward Joint Chiefs vice chairman job, despite clearance
By: Valerie Insinna   14 hours ago
WASHINGTON — The Air Force has found no evidence to corroborate allegations of sexual misconduct by the four-star nominated to be the military’s No. 2 officer, but that investigation may not be enough to satisfy Senate lawmakers considering his nomination.
On April 12, a service member came forward with allegations that U.S. Strategic Command head Gen. John Hyten, currently the head of U.S. Strategic Command, initiated “abusive sexual contact†and “an inappropriate relationship†with her, a senior military official familiar with the investigation told reporters Wednesday.
Hyten, announced in April as the nominee to become vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is awaiting confirmation by the Senate Armed Services Committee, whose members were briefed Wednesday on the investigation carried out by the Air Force Office of Special Investigation.
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