In this March 9, 2016, file photo, Gen. Joseph L. Votel (left), head of the Special Operations Command, has been nominated to become the commander of U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations in Iraq and Syria against the Islamic State group. Lt. Gen. Raymond A. Thomas (right) has been nominated to lead the Special Operations Command. (Associated Press) ** FILE **
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