{"id":2040133,"date":"2023-09-21T14:32:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T18:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-confirms-leader-of-marines-the-third-nominee-to-escape-tubervilles-blockade\/"},"modified":"2023-09-21T14:34:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T18:34:37","slug":"senate-confirms-leader-of-marines-the-third-nominee-to-escape-tubervilles-blockade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-confirms-leader-of-marines-the-third-nominee-to-escape-tubervilles-blockade\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate confirms Marine leader, third nominee to bypass Tuberville&#8217;s blockade."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsenate-confirms-leader-of-marines-the-third-nominee-to-escape-tubervilles-blockade%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2040133&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Senate Confirms Gen. Eric Smith as the Next Marine Corps Commandant<\/h2>\n<p>The\u2062 Senate made a significant move on Thursday by voting to confirm Gen. Eric Smith as the next Marine\u200b Corps \u2064commandant. This\u200b comes after months of Sen. Tommy\u2063 Tuberville&#8217;s blockade on military \u2064promotions and confirmations, which had caused delays in the nomination process.<\/p>\n<p>Smith, who had been serving as the Marine&#8217;s assistant commandant, received an overwhelming vote of 96 to 0 in\u200c favor of his \u2063confirmation. This \u2063is a crucial step forward, as the Marine Corps had been without a Senate-confirmed leader since \u200bthe\u2062 retirement \u2063of Commandant Gen. David Berger in July.<\/p>\n<h3>A Highly Qualified and Experienced\u200d Leader<\/h3>\n<p>Gen. Eric Smith\u200c brings a wealth\u200b of experience to \u2062his \u2062new role.\u200c He has commanded\u2064 at \u200cevery level and has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/highly-decorated-marine-officer-nominated-to-be-next-commandant\/\" title=\"Marine Officer Nominated as Next Commandant, Highly Decorated\">served multiple tours<\/a> in Afghanistan and Iraq, including participating in Operation\u2062 Iraqi Freedom. Smith&#8217;s impressive\u2062 resume also includes\u200c being the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/milley-responds-to-bombshell-story-that-he-told-china-hed-warn-them-if-u-s-was-going-to-strike\/\" title=\"Milley Responds To Bombshell Story That He Told China He\u2019d Warn Them If U.S. Was Going To Strike\">senior military adviser<\/a> to Defense Secretary Ash Carter and serving as the deputy commandant\u2064 for combat development in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Smith&#8217;s promotion to\u200d four-star general in 2021 and subsequent \u200dappointment as assistant commandant showcased his dedication to the \u200bMarine Corps. He has been particularly focused on the crucial areas of retention and recruitment of Marine forces.<\/p>\n<h3>Breaking the Standoff and Addressing the Abortion Policy<\/h3>\n<p>The \u200bconfirmation of Gen. Eric Smith comes at a time when lawmakers \u200care under pressure to resolve a \u200bstandoff regarding the \u2062Pentagon&#8217;s abortion policy. The Army, Marine\u200d Corps, and Navy\u200c had been without Senate-confirmed leaders\u200b due to \u2064Sen. \u200dTuberville&#8217;s actions.<\/p>\n<p>Since March, Tuberville had placed\u200c a hold on over 300 military promotions, citing concerns about the policy&#8217;s compliance with federal law. This had disrupted the usual smooth \u2062process of Senate confirmations. However, Tuberville&#8217;s actions could not prevent the Democratic-controlled Senate \u2063from ultimately voting\u200b to confirm \u200bthe nominees.<\/p>\n<p>Senate Majority Leader \u200cChuck Schumer had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-confirms-leader-of-marines-the-third-nominee-to-escape-tubervilles-blockade\/\" title=\"Senate confirms Marine leader, third nominee to bypass Tuberville's blockade.\">initially resisted bringing<\/a> each nomination to the floor for a vote, as it would have impeded other legislative\u2063 matters. However, Tuberville&#8217;s attempt to\u2062 force a vote through a cloture petition \u200cprompted Schumer to take action.<\/p>\n<p>Tuberville himself \u2063voted\u2064 to confirm Gen. Eric Smith, but\u200d he remains \u200bsteadfast in his demand for a reversal of the Pentagon&#8217;s\u200c abortion policy or its codification under law by the Democrats.<\/p>\n<p>While Schumer&#8217;s procedural motion addressed the immediate confirmation of Gen. Eric Smith, it does \u200bnot resolve the delay caused by Tuberville&#8217;s actions on other military promotions.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">click here<\/a> to visit The Washington\u2064 Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What challenges does the Marine Corps \u200cface \u200cin an ever-changing world, and how will Gen. \u200dEric Smith&#8217;s leadership address them<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Hanistan\u2064 and Iraq. He has been recognized for his\u200c leadership and strategic thinking, and his dedication to the Marine Corps is \u200cunquestionable.<\/p>\n<p>Smith&#8217;s exemplary career started when he graduated from the \u200cUnited States Naval Academy in\u200d 1986.\u2063 Throughout his military\u2063 journey, he \u200bhas held various key positions, including Deputy \u2063Commanding \u2062General for Operations\u200b at Marine Corps Forces Central Command, Commanding General of 1st Marine Division, and Director of Operations, Plans, \u2064and Strategic Communication \u2062at Marine Corps Forces Pacific.<\/p>\n<p>It is\u200b evident that Smith&#8217;s extensive experience and leadership skills make him well-suited for the role of Marine \u2063Corps Commandant.\u2062 His deep understanding \u200bof the challenges faced by the \u200dMarine Corps, particularly in combat situations, will enable him\u200d to make informed decisions and \u200cprovide effective guidance to his subordinates.<\/p>\n<h3>Overcoming \u200cObstacles and Delays<\/h3>\n<p>Sen. Tommy Tuberville&#8217;s blockade on \u200dmilitary promotions\u200d and confirmations had caused significant delays in the nomination process. However, after months of negotiation and compromise,\u200c the Senate\u2064 finally confirmed Smith as the next Marine Corps Commandant. This achievement is a testament to the persistence and\u200b dedication of all parties involved, \u200bwho recognized \u2062the\u2063 importance of filling the leadership vacuum in \u200cthe Marine Corps.<\/p>\n<h3>Ensuring Stability and Continuity<\/h3>\n<p>With the\u200d confirmation of Gen. Eric\u2063 Smith,\u200b the Marine Corps can now move \u200bforward \u2064with a Senate-confirmed \u200cleader. This is crucial \u200dfor maintaining\u2062 stability and continuity within the\u200b organization, \u200das well as for fostering a sense of confidence\u2063 and trust among the Marines. Smith&#8217;s appointment ensures \u200bthat there is a clear chain of command and that decisions are\u2064 made by a competent and authorized\u200d leader.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u2062 as the \u2063Marine Corps\u2062 faces \u200dvarious challenges in an ever-changing \u200bworld, having \u2064an experienced and capable Commandant is vital. Smith&#8217;s expertise will enable him to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-mccarthy-calls-out-bidens-lack-of-bipartisanship\/\" title=\"Rep. McCarthy calls out Biden\u2019s lack of bipartisanship\">address pressing issues<\/a> such as modernization, readiness, and the welfare \u200cof Marines. \u2062His leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of the Marine Corps and ensuring its\u2064 continued success.<\/p>\n<h3>A Promising Future<\/h3>\n<p>As Gen. Eric \u200cSmith\u2064 steps \u200dinto his \u200dnew role as Marine Corps Commandant, there is optimism for a promising future. His <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/you-cant-make-this-up-disgraced-former-fbi-agent-peter-strzoks-wife-melissa-hodgman-named-acting-director-of-the-division-of-enforcement-for-the-sec\/\" title=\"You Can\u2019t Make This Up: Disgraced Former FBI Agent Peter Strzok\u2019s Wife, Melissa Hodgman, Named Acting Director of the Division of Enforcement for the SEC\">proven track record<\/a>,\u2062 unwavering commitment, and dedication \u2062to the\u2064 Marine Corps indicate that he is more\u200d than\u200d capable of leading the organization effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Smith&#8217;s \u200cleadership will undoubtedly\u2064 have a \u200bpositive impact on the Marine Corps and its members. With his guidance, the Marine\u2063 Corps will continue to defend the nation&#8217;s interests, \u2064maintain its \u2064high\u2063 standards of excellence, and adapt to the \u200cevolving\u200c global landscape.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2063conclusion, the\u2062 Senate&#8217;s confirmation of Gen. \u2063Eric Smith as the \u200dnext Marine Corps Commandant is a significant \u2062milestone. Smith&#8217;s qualifications, experience, and leadership \u200bskills make\u2063 him the ideal candidate\u200b for this crucial role. With his appointment, \u2062the Marine \u200dCorps can now move forward with a clear \u2062chain of command and an effective leader at the helm. The future looks promising, and the\u200d Marines can rest assured that they \u200care in capable hands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gen. Eric Smith was confirmed as the next Marine Corps commandant by the Senate on Thursday. This marks the third nomination to pass through the Senate, overcoming Sen. Tommy Tuberville&#8217;s blockade on military promotions and confirmations. Smith, previously the Marine&#8217;s assistant commandant, received unanimous support with a vote of 96 to 0.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2040134,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2040133","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2040133","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2040133"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2040133\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2040134"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2040133"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2040133"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2040133"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}