Hundreds of military members and their families have been affected by Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blockage of normally routine military confirmations. The medical procedures have been mired in bureaucratic delays since June 2021. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blanket hold on military confirmations could create as many as five joint chiefs vacancies. Here's what happens next. DoD policy changes, poorly completed procedures and a lack of available information all contributed to the decline. Lt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli suggested more joint exercises, but not necessarily more permanent basing. A top Pentagon pick for President Biden has criticized the Obama administration’s response to Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea as “too slow and too incremental.” Three thousand are heading to Kabul, with another 3,500 in Kuwait and 1,000 to Qatar. By Meghann Myers and Robert Burns, The Associated Press 3 years ago The retired Navy officer and businessman has cited China and climate change as the predominant threats facing the force. The Taliban are now trying to seize provincial capitals after already taking large swaths of land and scores of districts in more rural areas. Kendall could be sworn in as the Air Force and Space Force's top civilian official as soon as Tuesday. Load More