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Continuing hold. cnn s orren lieberman is following this from the pentagon. what other steps is the defense secretary outlining for you? reporter: lloyd austin called the holes unprecedented in a memo outlining how d.o.d. would handle this situation. another step they would have to take. three and four star generals and admirals would of to remain in their positions but may also be called upon to do the next job above them in line at the same time as the military figures out how to handle this. this is what austin said about the effect it is having on the senior officers but cascading down through the military. the failure to confirm our superbly qualified leaders undermines our military readiness. it undermines our retention of some of our very best officers, and it is upending the lives of far too many of their spouses, children, and loved ones. ....