The U.S. Senate Approved Three High-Level Military Promotions on Thursday, sidestepping One Republican Senator's months-long Blockade, that started at of over 300 Promotions.
The Senate Approved:
- First Female, Admiral Lisa Franchetti as Chief of Naval Operation, and a Member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- General David Allvin to be Chief of Staff of the Air Force.
- Lieutenant General Christopher Mahoney was confirmed as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.
All Three were Nominated for Promotion months ago, but they wereDdelayed by a "Hold" from Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), over Government Funding to cover Travel Costs for Abortions for Service Members and their Dependents. It has never been used.
Tuberville allowed Mahoney's Nomination to go ahead, after General Eric Smith, the Marine Corps Commandant, had an apparent Heart Attack.
He allowed the other Two Promotions to proceed, after Republican Senators circulated a Petition that would have forced a Vote.
Tuberville's Actions now have affected nearly 400 Officers and their Families, as well as Lower-Level Officers in the Military.
Pentagon Leaders said the Holds threatened National Security.
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