- Record: Senate Floor
- Section type: Executive business
- Chamber: Senate
- Date: May 12, 2026
- Congress: 119th Congress
- Why this source matters: This section came from the Senate floor portion of the record.
Ms. LUMMIS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar No. 719 through Calendar No. 724, with the exception of Rear Adm. Douglas L. Williams, Calendar No. 725 through Calendar No. 726, and all nominations on the Secretary's desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy, with the exception of PN681-4, PN835-2, PN919, and PN925; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc; 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; 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 ARMY
The following named officers for appointment in the United
States Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C.,
section:
To be brigadier general
Col. Stephanie A. Bagley
Col. Joseph D. Becker
Col. John D. Bishop
Col. Robert K. Bryant
Col. Jesse T. Curry
Col. Ethan J. Diven
Col. Brian M. Ducote
Col. Donald A. Fagnan
Col. Timothy D. Gatlin
Col. Jarrod J. Gillam
Col. Reginald R. Harper
Col. Raphael S. Heflin
Col. Daniel J. Herlihy
Col. Ryan A. Howell
Col. Ronald Iammartino, Jr.
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The online Record has been corrected to read: Col. Ronald Iammartino, Jr.
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Col. Joseph A. Katz
Col. Jim D. Keirsey
Col. Alexander C. Lovasz
Col. Edwin D. Matthaidess, III
Col. Robert S. McChrystal
Col. Stephen J. Miko
Col. Andrew R. Morgan
Col. Jennifer A. Mykins
Col. Peter A. Patterson
Col. Marc E. Pelini
Col. Kelly K. Steele
Col. Lucas S. VanAntwerp
Col. Patrick E. Workman
Col. Guy Yelverton, III
The following named officer for appointment in the Reserve
of the Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C.,
section 12203:
To be brigadier general
Col. Brian M. Gatti
IN THE MARINE CORPS
The following named officer for appointment in the United
States Marine Corps to the grade indicated under title 10,
U.S.C., section 1044f:
To be brigadier general
Col. Peter D. Houtz
The following named officers for appointment in the United
States Marine Corps to the grade indicated while assigned to
a position of importance and responsibility under title 10,
U.S.C., section 601:
To be lieutenant general
Lt. Gen. Roger B. Turner, Jr.
Maj. Gen. James B. Wellons
Maj. Gen. George B. Rowell, IV
Maj. Gen. Thomas B. Savage
Maj. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow
IN THE ARMY
The following named officer for appointment in the United
States Army to the grade indicated while assigned to a
position of importance and responsibility under title 10,
U.S.C., section 601:
To be lieutenant general
Maj. Gen. Monte L. Rone
IN THE NAVY
The following named officers 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
Vice Adm. John F. Wade
IN THE AIR FORCE
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 lieutenant general
Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi
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 major general
Brig. Gen. Robert K. Bogart
Brig. Gen. Leigh A. Swanson
Nominations Placed on the Secretary's Desk
IN THE AIR FORCE
PN877 AIR FORCE nomination of Michael P. McFadden, which
was received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of March 19, 2026.
PN878 AIR FORCE nomination of Benjamin T. Canipe, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of March 19, 2026.
PN879 AIR FORCE nomination of Sarah L. Pergande, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of March 19, 2026.
PN880 AIR FORCE nomination of Ilda Y. Isaza, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of March 19, 2026.
PN910 AIR FORCE nomination of Joseph M. Vanoni, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of April 13, 2026.
PN911 AIR FORCE nomination of Jonathan E. Menashi, which
was received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of April 13, 2026.
IN THE ARMY
PN881 ARMY nomination of Aziz Atakuzi, which was received
by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
March 19, 2026.
PN882 ARMY nomination of Jin H. Yoo, which was received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of March
19, 2026.
PN884 ARMY nomination of Harrison C. Kennedy, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of March 19, 2026.
PN912 ARMY nominations (3) beginning JAMES L. BOND, II, and
ending MICHAEL A. SWEETLAND, which nominations were received
by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
April 13, 2026.
PN913 ARMY nominations (5) beginning MICHAEL A. BLEW, and
ending ORRIN W. VINER, which nominations were received by the
Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of April 13,
PN914 ARMY nominations (9) beginning RYAN C. BOILEAU, and
ending DENNIS R. WILLIAMS, which nominations were received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of April
13, 2026.
PN915 ARMY nominations (14) beginning SARAH A. ARMSTRONG,
and ending JEREMIAH D. ULRICH, which nominations were
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of April 13, 2026.
PN916 ARMY nominations (2) beginning BRUCE L. MAYEAUX, and
ending HANS P. ZELLER, which nominations were received by the
Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of April 13,
PN917 ARMY nomination of Michelle L. Elliott, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of April 13, 2026.
PN918 ARMY nomination of Sang S. Row, which was received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of April
13, 2026.
PN920 ARMY nomination of Whitney A. Green, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of April 13, 2026.
PN921 ARMY nomination of Terry W. Hill, Jr., which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of April 13, 2026.
PN922 ARMY nomination of Alex T. Kitchin, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of April 13, 2026.
PN923 ARMY nomination of William B. Lewandowski, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of April 13, 2026.
PN935 ARMY nominations (2) beginning NATHANIEL D. BASTIAN,
and ending DAMIAN R. TONG, which nominations were received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of April
21, 2026.
IN THE MARINE CORPS
PN801 MARINE CORPS nomination of Thomas R. Rice, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of February 4, 2026.
PN924 MARINE CORPS nomination of Nicholas D. Downey, which
was received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of April 13, 2026.
IN THE NAVY
PN885 NAVY nomination of Charles R. Bowen, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of March 19, 2026.
PN886 NAVY nomination of Joshua K. Udy, which was received
by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
March 19, 2026.
PN887 NAVY nomination of Michael P. Arulin, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of March 19, 2026.
PN888 NAVY nomination of Amber B. Brandt, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of March 19, 2026.
PN889 NAVY nomination of Bartholomew W. Connolly, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of March 19, 2026.
PN890 NAVY nomination of Craig J. Vantassel, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of March 19, 2026.
PN891 NAVY nomination of Benjamin J. Eaton, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of March 19, 2026.
PN926 NAVY nomination of Jesse G. Van Heukelom, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of April 13, 2026.
PN927 NAVY nominations (2) beginning ROGER A. HENNIGH, and
ending ALISHA R. THOMAS, which nominations were received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of April
13, 2026.
PN928 NAVY nomination of Zachary R. Ingold, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of April 13, 2026.