I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar Nos. 849 to and including 879 and all nominations on the Secretary's desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table en bloc; that no further motions be in order; any statements relating to the nominations be printed in the Record, the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nominations considered and confirmed en bloc are as follows: in the air force The following named officer for appointment in the United States Air Force to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: To be brigadier general Colonel Kenneth J. Moran The following named officer for appointment in the United States Air Force to the grade indicated while assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 601: To be general Lt. Gen. Edward A. Rice, Jr. The following named officers for appointment in the United States Air Force to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: To be brigadier general Colonel David W. Allvin Colonel Balan R. Ayyar Colonel Thomas W. Bergeson Colonel Jack L. Briggs, II Colonel James S. Browne Colonel Arnold W. Bunch, Jr. Colonel Theresa C. Carter Colonel Scott L. Dennis Colonel John W.…
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