Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 181 and 487 through 505, and all nominations on the Secretary's desk in the Air Force, Army, Foreign Service, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc; that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to any of the nominations; and that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nominations considered and confirmed are as follows: in the navy The following named officer for appointment in the United States Navy to the grade indicated while assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 601: To be vice admiral Rear Adm. Daniel L. Cheever in the army The following named officers for appointment in the United States Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: To be major general Big. Gen. Jason E. Kelly in the air force The following named officer for appointment in the Reserve of the Air Force to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203: =========================== NOTE =========================== On page S305, January 31, 2024, first column, the following appears: To be vice admiral Rear Adm. Daniel L.…
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