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WASHINGTON \u2014 The Air Force has found no evidence to corroborate allegations of sexual misconduct by the four-star nominated to be the military\u2019s No. 2 officer, but that investigation may not be enough to satisfy Senate lawmakers considering his nomination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
On April 12, a service member came forward with allegations that U.S. Strategic Command head Gen. John Hyten, currently the head of U.S. Strategic Command, initiated \u201cabusive sexual contact\u201d and \u201can inappropriate relationship\u201d with her, a senior military official familiar with the investigation told reporters Wednesday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Hyten,\u00a0announced in April\u00a0<\/a>as the nominee to become vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is awaiting confirmation by the Senate Armed Services Committee, whose members were briefed Wednesday on the investigation carried out by the Air Force Office of Special Investigation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cAfter a comprehensive investigation by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, there was insufficient evidence to support any finding of misconduct on the part of Gen. Hyten,\u201d said Pentagon spokeswoman Col. DeDe Halfhill. \u201cGen. Hyten cooperated with the investigation. With more than 38 years of service to our nation, Gen. Hyten has proven himself to be a principled and dedicated patriot.\u201d – Article<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n