WASHINGTON - U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger was required to step down from service July 10 leaving a vacancy at the head of the Corps. It's the first time in a century that a major Pentagon leader has no replacement.
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) is blocking the approval of his successor - and other Pentagon appointments needing Senate confirmation because of his objections to SECDEF and the military policy on abortions.
Berger took over as the 38th commandant in July 2019, and is required to leave the job after four years.
Gen. Eric Smith, currently the assistant commandant, has been nominated to be the next leader, but will serve in an acting capacity because he hasn't been confirmed by the Senate. (Stars & Stripes 07/10/23) Berger steps down as Marine commandant; service without confirmed leader for 1st time in 100 years | Stars and Stripes
The Senate will consider nominee for Chief of Staff of the Armyon July 12 beginning at 8:30 a.m. CDT. [Ask Sen. Turberville, first.]
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