Senate confirms army, marines chiefs as senator’s objection blocks other military nominations
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LOLITA C. BALDOR, Associated Press
Published: September 21, 2023, 1:16pm
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed three top military leaders, filling the posts after monthslong delays and as a Republican senator is still holding up hundreds of other nominations and promotions for senior officers.
Thursday afternoon, Gen. Randy George was confirmed as Army Chief of Staff, and Gen. Eric Smith was confirmed as commandant of the U.S.
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