"Unprecedented: US Navy Joins Army and Marine Corps Without Senate-Confirmed Leader"
The US Navy has become the third branch of the military to lack a Senate-confirmed leader, as Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville continues to block military nominations. Retiring Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Gilday relinquished command, leaving the Navy, Army, and Marine Corps without confirmed leaders. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called the situation unprecedented, unnecessary, and unsafe. President Joe Biden has nominated Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy, which would make her the first woman to command the service and become a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff if confirmed. Tuberville's hold is based on his objection to the Pentagon using government funding for travel costs related to abortions for service members and their dependents.
