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Tuberville’s Release of Military Promotions Does Not Include Naval Nuke Reactor Nominee

Defense Daily Staff

Thursday, December 7th, 2023

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Tuberville’s Release of Military Promotions Does Not Include Naval Nuke Reactor Nominee

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.)

Senator Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) about-face on holding up more than 400 military promotions for months because of Pentagon policies relating to reproductive care for servicemembers does not include nominees to four-star status, including the presumptive head of the Navy’s Nuclear Propulsion Program. The Senate on Tuesday confirmed more than 400 military officials after Tuberville, a Republican of Alabama released his hold on those nominations. The senator objects to the Pentagon policy of paying travel expenses for military servicemembers who are…

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