General George, the new US army chief, could not get confirmation from the Senate

 

General George, the new US army chief, could not get confirmation from the Senate

General George, the new US army chief, could not get confirmation from the Senate

General Randy George, the head of the US military, could not get the confirmation of the Senate, will perform his duties as the acting army chief.

US Army Chief of Staff General James McConnell retired today after completing his term of service.

The US Army has become the second branch of the armed forces not to have a Senate-confirmed commander.

The Pentagon says that this is the first time in the history of the US military that its two branches; The heads of the Army and Marine Corps have not been confirmed.

Republican Senator Tommy Tuberwell has blocked hundreds of military nominations, saying the Pentagon is not using government funds properly.

General Randy George has been nominated by the Department of Defense as the Army's new chief of staff, but pending Senate confirmation, he will serve as acting chief of staff.

It is also the first time in Marine Corps history that its chief has not received Senate confirmation since July.

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