Interestingly, the US Coast Guard already has a female leader, Admiral Linda Fagan, although this military branch falls under the Department of Homeland Security’s purview, not the Department of Defense.
Senate Confirmation: Challenges Ahead
Franchetti is set to assume her new role in the fall, coinciding with the expiration of the current chief’s four-year term. Nevertheless, she will likely start in an acting capacity due to the Senate’s ongoing confirmation delays.
Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville is currently holding up over 270 military promotions in the Senate, protesting a Pentagon policy that covers travel expenses for service members seeking out-of-state abortions. Biden vehemently criticized Tuberville in his statement, warning that this action is not just “wrong—it is dangerous,” and could potentially undermine the efficacy of the US Armed Forces.
