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Steve Nikoui, 51, was removed from the chamber by U.S. Capitol Police when he began shouting during the address.
The Marines were traveling in a CH-53E Super Stallion from Nevada to California when their aircraft went missing.
The chopper was reported overdue when it failed to arrive at a base in California.
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A field of debris was reportedly found 75 miles from where the pilot was ejected.
He also admitted plans to attack the power grid and an LGBTQ Pride celebration.
Since there was no Senate-confirmed assistant commandant, Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl took over Smith’s duties.
The Alabama senator’s blockade on senior military promotions meant that Gen. Eric Smith was left working what he called unsustainable hours.
The marine in custody is considered a suspect in the death at Camp Lejeune.
The unit, which specializes in amphibious and crisis operations, is reportedly being sent as a rapid response force.
The U.S. Marine Corps also announced a two-day stand-down for all its fighter jets Monday as an investigation continued into the missing aircraft.
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