Admiral Yvette Davids first woman nominated
to lead Naval Academy
Posted By: FL_Absentee_Voter, 4/22/2023 11:43:29 AM
Rear Admiral Yvette Davids has been nominated to become the first female superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy. [snip] She is the first Hispanic woman to command a Navy warship, the frigate USS Curts. She later commanded the USS Bunker Hill, a guided missile cruiser, and Carrier Strike Group 11. But her promotion and appointment likely will be added to the list of more than 100 vacant Pentagon positions that are on hold. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, Alabama Republican, has blocked the nominations to protest new, more expansive accommodations for service members seeking abortions set by the Pentagon last summer.
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A couple of boxes checked. Hispanic female nominated by the Hispanic SECNAV. During any other administration I wouldn't care but this one has gone over the top with this nonsense. Still, we're not there yet. No doubt saving the ultimate DIE appointment for his next term.