The Chief of US naval operations stepped down on his position last Monday, leaving an exceptional three branches of the military without confirmed leaders due to a stalemate with the Senator over the Pentagon abortion policy.
The US chief of naval operations stepped down Monday because of the standoff over Pentagon abortion policy
The Supreme Court struck down the Pentagon abortion policy, meaning military stationed in places that restricted or banned the practice must take leave and travel to areas where it is legal to access one.
Austin responded by mandating the Defense Department to develop rules allowing military s to take administrative absences to receive non-covered reproductive health care through Pentagon abortion policy and establishing travel allowances to assist them cover costs.
Tuberville is against with Pentagon abortion policy and instituted a near-total ban on abortions. He insisted that the Pentagon abortion policy is illegal and has vowed to delay the approval of senior officers and Defense Department civilian officials until they are reversed.
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The US Marine Corps commandant stepped down on July 10 because of the Pentagon abortion policy
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If Tuberville’s hold is still in effect, it will mean four out of the eight positions on the Joint Chiefs of Staff will be filled by officers serving in acting capacities when Milley steps down.