. >> for more on the nomination, we turn to someone who knows him well, retired general vincent brookss last assignment was as commander of u.s. forces in north korea, and he joins us now. general, it is great to have you on "the newshour." you have worked with general brown for years from what i understand. what is he like as a person and as a commander? >> first, great to be with you. congratulations to general brown on his nomination and to the president for making a great choice. general brown is a great individual, a true professional. he is liked and admired by his colleagues, his peers. he's extremely experienced in different regions of the world in combat action, and in senior leadership in lots of places, and he has been in the joint force for a long time, so he is superbly qualified for this. a great guy. >> how does having been in command in both the pacific and middle east distinguish him from other top brass? >> not everyone gets that kind of experience. if you're fortunate, you might get a chance to command in one region of the world. general brown has had the privilege o