Nomination Approved

The Senate Armed Services Committee this morning approved the nomination of Marine Corps Gen. James Amos to become the service's next commandant, along with 3,272 other pending military nominations, for the full Senate's consideration. During his confirmation hearing earlier this month, the general had a lot to say over a myriad of issues concerning the Marine Corps:

Amos Endorses EFV Capability As Necessary For Marine Corps

Prospective Commandant Says Many Marines Would Like A Name Change

Force Structure Review Will Address Amphibious Ship Requirement

Marines Shuffle F/A-18s To Prepare For Possibility Of Late JSF IOC