Gen. Eric Smith, handcuffed by Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s promotion blockade, charts a steady, careful path to ready his Marines for America’s next major conflict.

Gen. Eric Smith, restricted by the Republican senator’s promotion blockade, charts a steady, careful path to prepare for America’s next major conflict

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  • Recant@beehaw.org
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    10 months ago

    One thing I think people keep missing is that the entire military still is operating with no detriment. They still have people filling positions and acting with the authorities the position holds.

    This inconvenience doesn’t impact day to day operations.

    Senators should have this ability to hold things up. If we make the statement they can’t then we open ourselves up for ridicule when the situation is reversed.