The Senate confirmed a former fighter pilot who was previously convicted of driving under the influence for a second time to a senior Air Force post on Wednesday..
Lt. Gen. Michael Loh, 55, was confirmed by a vote of 52-48 to be the next deputy chief of staff for operations, plans and requirements..
Loh’s nomination had been held up for months over concerns about his 2017 DUI conviction. At the time, Loh was a one-star general and commander of the 35th Fighter Wing at Misawa Air Base in Japan..
Loh was arrested after he was pulled over for speeding on base. His blood alcohol content was 0.12, above the legal limit of 0.08..
Loh pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined $1,200 and ordered to attend a DUI education program. He was also suspended from flying for six months..
In a statement to the Senate Armed Services Committee, Loh said he was .
