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Military officers speak out on the harm done by Sen. Tuberville’s holds on promotions
1 year, 3 months ago

Military officers speak out on the harm done by Sen. Tuberville’s holds on promotions

LA Times  

Sen. Tommy Tuberville questions Navy Adm. Lisa Franchetti during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on her nomination for reappointment to the grade of admiral and to be chief of naval operations. In the months since a single senator froze military promotions over the Pentagon’s abortion policy, the uniformed officers affected have been largely silent, wary of stepping into a …

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Military officers begin to speak out on the harm done by Sen. Tuberville’s holds on promotions
1 year, 3 months ago

Military officers begin to speak out on the harm done by Sen. Tuberville’s holds on promotions

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In the months since a single senator froze military promotions over the Pentagon’s abortion policy, the uniformed officers affected have been largely silent, wary of stepping into a political fray. “We’re on the fringe of losing a generation of champions,” Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, the head Air Combat Command, told reporters this week at a defense conference …

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Military officers begin to speak out on the harm done by Sen. Tuberville's holds on promotions
1 year, 3 months ago

Military officers begin to speak out on the harm done by Sen. Tuberville's holds on promotions

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In the months since a …

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One senator's abortion protest leaves the Marine Corps without a permanent leader
1 year, 6 months ago

One senator's abortion protest leaves the Marine Corps without a permanent leader

NPR  

One senator's abortion protest leaves the Marine Corps without a permanent leader Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images The U.S. Marine Corps is operating without a Senate-confirmed commandant for the first time in over 150 years because one Republican, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, continues to block military officer nominations. The position of Marine Corps commandant, the …

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Critics blast GOP senator over actions 'directly harming military readiness'
1 year, 6 months ago

Critics blast GOP senator over actions 'directly harming military readiness'

Raw Story  

Critics including military experts are blasting one Republican U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, critics say, is “directly harming the military readiness and national security of the United States,” for refusing to release his hold on about 250 military promotions. Current Marine Corps Commandant David Berger is required to retire on Monday, but due to a hold on hundreds of military promotions …

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