US Navy joins Army, Marine Corps in having no Senate-confirmed leader, in historic first
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US Navy joins Army, Marine Corps in having no Senate-confirmed leader, in historic first
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-navy-joins-army-marine-corps-having-no-senate-confirmed-leader-historic-first-2023-08-14/
The U.S. Navy on Monday became the third branch of the military to no longer have a Senate-confirmed leader for the first time in history, as a Republican senator continues to block military nominations.
WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy on Monday became the third branch of the military to no longer have a Senate-confirmed leader for the first time in history, as a Republican senator continues to block military nominations.
Retiring Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Gilday gave up command on Monday. The Navy, Army and Marine Corps are now all without a confirmed leader.