Three military branches are operating without Senate-confirmed leaders for the first time in history.

<div class="block">Three military branches are operating without Senate-confirmed leaders for the first time in history.</div>

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3 U.S. Military Branches Without Senate-Confirmed Leaders

Three military branches are operating without Senate confirmed leaders for the first time in history. Yesterday, Chief of naval operations, Admiral Mike Gilda handed over his post to his replacement, Admiral Lisa Franchetti. Franchetti is one of more than 300 military officers whose promotions are hold because of Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville's protest over the Pentagon's reproductive health policies. Gilda's departure comes after former Army Chief of Staff General James mcconville left on August 4th and former Marine Corps Commander David Berger left last month.