WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned that troop readiness and retention is at risk as the Army’s chief stepped down Friday, leaving the military’s two ground combat forces without Senate-confirmed leaders for the first time in history.

Speaking during a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Austin said the Senate’s failure to confirm the services’ new leaders is disruptive to the force and could impact relationships with allies and partners around the globe.

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    241 year ago

    Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is putting the nation at risk because of his views on abortion.

    Typical Republican who cares more about controlling a woman’s body than actual living breathing people. In this case, it’s the entire armed forces he cares less about