Three Military Branches Lose Confirmed Leaders Amid Senate Impasse

Three branches of the U.S. military now lack Senate-confirmed chiefs amid a standoff over Pentagon nominees in the upper chamber.

As Adm. Mike Gilday relinquished command of naval operations on Monday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin issued a warning about the national security implications of being forced to rely on acting leadership.

“Because of this blanket hold, starting today, for the first time in the history of the Department of Defense, three of our military services are operating without Senate-confirmed leaders,” Lloyd said during a ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin: "Starting today for the first time in the history of the Department of Defense, three of our military services are operating without Senate confirmed leaders. This is unprecedented, it is unnecessary, and it is unsafe." pic.twitter.com/gkPfHbmyFt

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“This is unprecedented, it is unnecessary, and it is unsafe,” he added before calling on the Senate to end the deadlock.

President Joe Biden nominated Adm. Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy, but she took over command in an acting capacity on Monday, joining leaders stuck in similar positions heading the Marine Corps and the Army. (Read more from “Three Military Branches Lose Confirmed Leaders Amid Senate Impasse” HERE)

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