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Defense chief says Hegseth concurred on OPCON transfer
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET
Summary: The defense chief said Hegseth agreed to a swift, conditions-based OPCON transfer.
WHO: Defense chief
WHAT: Concurrence on a swift, conditions-based OPCON transfer
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 5:53 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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