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US Navy joins Army, Marine Corps in having no Senate-confirmed leader, in historic first

www.reuters.com US Navy joins Army, Marine Corps in having no Senate-confirmed leader, in historic first

The U.S. Navy on Monday became the third branch of the military to no longer have a Senate-confirmed leader for the first time in history, as a Republican senator continues to block military nominations.

US Navy joins Army, Marine Corps in having no Senate-confirmed leader, in historic first

WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy on Monday became the third branch of the military to no longer have a Senate-confirmed leader for the first time in history, as a Republican senator continues to block military nominations.

Retiring Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Gilday gave up command on Monday. The Navy, Army and Marine Corps are now all without a confirmed leader.

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