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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Retired Gen. Martin E. Dempsey is returning as chairperson of USA Basketball through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where the American women will seek a ninth consecutive gold medal and the men will seek a sixth straight title. Dempsey served in the military for 41 years, retiring in 2015. He has chaired USA Basketball's board since 2016. USA Basketball announced his re-election on Wednesday. Dempsey is a former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under President Barack Obama.
