The U.S. Navy would have a new chief today, but it won’t thanks to the continued block on officer promotions put in place by a single Republican lawmaker: Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
“This sweeping hold is undermining America’s military readiness,” said Austin. “It’s hindering our ability to retain our very best officers. And it’s upending the lives of far too many American military families. Our troops deserve better. Our military families deserve better. Our allies and partners deserve better. And our national security deserves better.”
“It’s a horrible precedent to punish service members and hurt readiness because one doesn’t like an administration’s policies,” former Black Hawk pilot and Army officer“Introduce a bill. Make an argument. Build consensus. Cast a vote. But don’t use military members for leverage in a political fight. That’s NOT right.”
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