Will Dems change Senate rules to push ahead military nominations? Efforts to force Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville to end confirmation blockade have yet to yield results.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
CQ Brown decries hold on nominations in hearing to head Joint ChiefsGen. CQ Brown, now Air Force chief of staff, appeared to draw broad support from senators considering his nomination to be the next Joint Chiefs chairman.By Stephen Losey and Bryant Harris9 months ago
Biden taps 7th Fleet commander Thomas for information warfare postIf confirmed, Navy Vice Adm. Karl Thomas would succeed Vice Adm. Jeffrey Trussler, who took the post in June 2020.By Colin Demarest14 months ago
Counterterrorism still a pressing issue for special operations, Africa command nomineesLt. Gens. Bryan Fenton and Michael Langley took senators' questions at their Thursday confirmation hearing.By Meghann Myers21 months ago
European Command nominee doesn’t foresee more troops there under expanded NATOLt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli suggested more joint exercises, but not necessarily more permanent basing.By Meghann Myers23 months ago
White House nominates Franchetti for vice chief of naval operationsIf confirmed, Franchetti would become the second woman to serve as the Navy's second highest ranking officer.By Geoff Ziezulewicz and Leo Shane III24 months ago