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McMaster is a 54-year-old career officer in the Army who served in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Persian Gulf War. He is also the director of the Army Capabilities Integration Center and Deputy Commanding General, Futures at U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command.

ABC News reports:

Trump made the announcement while at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, and noted that Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, who has been acting NSA since Flynn left, will remain as the chief of staff for the National Security Council.