Cinder cone volcanoes are steep, cone-shaped volcanoes built from lava fragments called 'cinders.' These volcanic cinders, also known as ' scoria ,' are glassy volcanic fragments that explode from the volcano and cool quickly, building up the sides of the cinder cone volcano fairly quickly.
Retired Marine Gen. James Mattis has been chosen to be secretary of defense by President-elect Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the decision. (Jenny Starrs/The Washington Post) By Dan Lamothe By Dan Lamothe December 1, 2016. President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he has chosen retired Marine Gen. James N. Mattis, who has said that responding to âpolitical Islamâ is the major security issue facing the United States, to be secretary of defense.
Donald Trump picks Gen. John Kelly for Department of Homeland Security secretary. Donald Trump is tapping Gen. John Kelly to run the Department of Homeland Security, CBS News confirms. The final request and acceptance, sources told CBSâ Major Garrett, occurred while Kelly was traveling in Europe. His pick for DHS secretary will be announced by the transition staff in the coming days. Kelly is the third general tapped by the president-elect, joining Gen. James Mattis, Mr. Trumpâs pick to become the next secretary of Defense, and Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, Mr. Trumpâs incoming national security advisor. Like Mattis, Kelly is a Marine with a reputation for bluntness.