Top Pentagon Strategy Official Mara Karlin Stepping Down, Leaving Leadership Gaps Amid Policy Blocks
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Mara Karlin, a top Pentagon official overseeing strategy and policy, is stepping down at the end of December. This leaves gaps in leadership.
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Karlin was key in developing the Biden administration's National Defense Strategy and the AUKUS submarine deal.
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Her departure means the top 2 Pentagon policy roles will be filled by acting officials until Sen. Tuberville lifts his holds.
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Tuberville is still blocking military officer and civilian nominations over abortion travel reimbursement policies.
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Karlin is leaving her post to embark on a teaching role and "semester at sea" sabbatical with her family.