On Monday, the US Navy became the third branch of the military to no longer have a Senate-confirmed leader for the first time in history. The movie comes 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. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called this move unprecedented, unnecessary and unsafe. Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville, who represents Alabama, has blocked hundreds of military nominations from moving forward. President Joe Biden has nominated Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy.

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