The Senate confirmed Carlos Del Toro as secretary of the Navy by unanimous consent Saturday evening, making him the second-ever Hispanic Navy secretary. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE AUSTIN TO ANNOUNCE MANDATORY VACCINE POLICY FOR ALL ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARYThe newly confirmed Navy secretary will serve in a position that has lacked consistent leadership in recent years. Though Ray Mabus served as Navy Secretary for eight years during the Obama administration, the Trump administration saw two confirmed and three acting Navy secretaries. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin applauded Del Toro’s confirmation Saturday and said, "He understands firsthand the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing our Navy." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"We remain the preeminent force in the world because of leaders like Carlos, and I have no doubt our Navy and our nation will be well served," Austin added.

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