The Senate Armed Forces Committee head a confirmation hearing for several nominees.

Panel One

* Raymond E. Mabus Jr. to be secretary of the Navy
* Robert O. Work to be undersecretary of the Navy
* Elizabeth L. King to be assistant secretary of Defense for legislative affairs
* Donald M. Remy to be general counsel, Department of the Army

Panel Two

* Michael Nacht to be assistant secretary of Defense for global strategic affairs
* Wallace C. Gregson to be assistant secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific security affairs
* Jo-Ellen Darcy to be assistant secretary of the Army for civil works
* Ines R. Triay to be assistant secretary of Energy for environmental management