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New Secnav Lays Out His Priorities For The Navy And Marine Corps
[NavyTimes] The 78th secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, who as sworn in Aug. 9, released a message to the fleet laying out the “four Cs” that the former officer sees as vital challenges to the department: China, culture, climate and COVID.and cRacism In the Aug. 10 message, Del Toro echoed other military leaders in warning of China’s ascendance and its goal of challenging U.S. military superiority. “We will not let this happen,” he wrote. “We will deter China’s aggression, protect our national security and preserve the peace.” When it comes to culture, Del Toro wrote that “every Sailor and Marine of all races, genders, religions and ethnicities must treat one another with dignity and respect,” and that such behavior ensures combat readiness. He called climate change an issue that “exacerbates every challenge we face, from naval installations to frequent deployments. On the COVID-19 front, Del Toro called for vaccinating the force “with expedience.” “If we are not vaccinated, we are neither deployable nor combat ready,” he wrote. “Immediately, the Navy and Marine Corps will make every effort to vaccinate and care for our force and defeat the scourge Covid has inflicted on our troops.” Del Toro’s stance on vaccinations follows a Pentagon announcement this month that vaccines will soon become mandatory for all servicemembers. Posted by: Speretch Creatle3975 2021-08-20 |
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