WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Defense Department has picked former congressional staffer John Noh to be assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, making him the top official for the region if confirmed.
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John Noh, left, has been nominated to be assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, while Alex Velez-Green has been named deputy undersecretary of defense for policy. (Department of Defense photos)
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