(CNN) President Joe Biden on Monday announced he has nominated two female generals to positions as 4-star combatant commanders after their promotions had been delayed under the Trump administration. Biden, during remarks on International Women's Day at the White House on Monday, called Van Ovost and Richardson "two outstanding and eminently qualified warriors and patriots." "Each of these women have led careers demonstrating incomparable skill, integrity, and duty to country. US President Joe Biden arrives, flanked by the nominees to positions as 4-star Combatant Commanders Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost (L) and Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson, on March 8, 2021. Two defense officials told CNN on Monday that the women's nominations and other male officers nominations for promotion were withdrawn by the Trump Pentagon because they were being submitted too early for congressional consideration.

Source: CNN March 09, 2021 03:22 UTC