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Nominee vows to protect standards, improve sailor quality of life and address suicide clusters raised by senators

5559582 · July 22, 2025
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Senators asked Admiral Daryl Caudle about recruiting standards, junior ROTC, quality of life and suicide prevention; he pledged not to lower standards and to prioritize sailors’ welfare and training opportunities.

Senators pressed Admiral Daryl Caudle on recruitment standards, long‑term pipelines and the Navy’s quality‑of‑life issues that affect readiness and retention.

Sen. Roger Wicker asked whether changes to recruiting standards had lowered the service’s bar; Caudle, a career submariner, said standards matter and that his approach reflected the philosophy of Hyman…

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