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.
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