Amid the senator's promotions standoff, the Corps will be temporarily led by the service's No. 2.
The Marine Corps could be without a Senate-confirmed leader in less than a month, thanks to a Republican senator’s blockade of hundreds of senior military promotions.
This is a departure from tradition: typically, top military officials host a “change of responsibility” ceremony when a new member of the Joint Chiefs takes over. Berger’s last day on the job is July 10, and by law, the military service chiefs’ four-year tours cannot be extended unless the country is in a state of war or a national emergency.
The open spot at the top of the Marine Corps would be the most senior example of what the Pentagon warns will be a cascading series of vacancies in the military services and major commands due to a blockade of top officers by Sen.The Alabama Republican put a blanket hold on nominees this spring over the Pentagon’s new policy of reimbursing troops and their family members if they travel to receive an abortion.
During the hearing, Smith expressed concern about the impact of Tuberville’s hold on military readiness.
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