Military promotions

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Tuberville folds on Lt. Gen. Clark after his promotion blockade crumbles

Tuberville finally dropped his hold on the promotion of Lt. Gen. Ronald P. Clark, a key aide to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

September 26, 2024

Tuberville’s Pentagon claims debunked: No misconduct found in Austin hospitalization

Tuberville’s latest actions are part of a broader pattern of obstructionism that has seen him clash with top military officials.

September 13, 2024

Tuberville blocks Army general’s promotion, raising tensions with Pentagon again

This move marks another instance of Tuberville's controversial interference with military promotions.

September 10, 2024

Sen. Tuberville continues crusade against “wokeness” in U.S. military

Senator Tuberville accused “woke” DEI programs, gender-affirming healthcare, and vaccination requirements of causing recent declines in military recruitment.

July 2, 2024

Alabama National Guard promotes newest general

Maj. Gen. Thomas Vickers was sworn into his increased rank and responsibility on June 21.

June 24, 2024

A hill Tuberville couldn’t hold

After 10 months, some 400 military promotions finally moved forward Tuesday after Tuberville ended his one-man blockade.

December 6, 2023

Sen. Tuberville pledges to resolve military promotions blockade amidst senate tensions

As Tuberville acknowledges the mess he's created, doubts linger about his ability to resolve the situation effectively.

November 29, 2023

After GOP pressure, Tuberville appears ready to lift military holds

After a closed-door GOP meeting, Tuberville said he was ready to "get this over with."

November 8, 2023

Senate Republicans publicly trounce Tuberville over military holds

Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan called Tuberville's holds "a national security suicide mission."

November 2, 2023

Tuberville: Wars in Ukraine, Middle East “created” by Democrats

“They need to be worried about ... the wars that their side, the Democrats and Joe Biden, have created," Tuberville said.

October 30, 2023