The Major Richard Star Act has wide support among lawmakers but has been stalled in Congress for nearly a year.
This is the first time since July 2023 that the Marine Corps’ top two positions have been filled by leaders on full duty status.
Lt. Gen. Roger Turner, whose promotion had been among hundreds blocked by one senator, took over III Marine Expeditionary Force on Friday.
New rules were set to go into effect next February but will now be delayed until 2025.
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