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Senate Armed Services Committee vets Admiral Daryl Caudle; nominee pledges full‑spectrum readiness and cooperation with Congress
Summary
At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Admiral Daryl Caudle, nominated for Chief of Naval Operations, described priorities including full‑spectrum readiness, sailor quality of life, and stronger industrial integration, and pledged to comply with congressional oversight and defense spending guidance.
The Senate Armed Services Committee on July 24 considered the nomination of Admiral Daryl Caudle to serve as Chief of Naval Operations, hearing his opening statement and taking questions from senators on readiness, shipbuilding, industrial capacity and personnel issues. Admiral Caudle, introduced by Chairman Wicker and praised by Ranking Member Reid, said the nomination is a “solemn opportunity” and promised to pursue “full spectrum readiness.” "I view this nomination as a solemn opportunity to ensure our nation's maritime dominance is never surpassed by competitors or adversaries," Caudle said in his opening remarks. The committee pressed Caudle on standard confirmation items and on…
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