Mr. Del Toro said Thursday the move would support the Navy’s complement of active warships as it awaits new vessels to be commissioned.
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He pointed out that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has repeatedly called on his department employees to respect the lines between their work and politics, with a special emphasis on Senate-confirmed positions such as Mr. Del Toro's.
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