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defense1 month ago•6 min saved

GOP Backs Army Secretary Amid Leadership Clash

At a House Appropriations defense hearing, Republicans praised Army Secretary Dan Driscoll as the right leader for a transformed Army, publicly backing him amid tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the abrupt ouster of Gen. Randy George; Democrats urged explanations for George’s departure as questions about leadership and morale grow. Driscoll defended the promotion process, said he never struck a name from a list, and emphasized civilian leaders pick the military, while affirming he has no plans to resign.

via The Washington Post|

#army-secretary #dan-driscoll #defense

politics10 months ago•2 min saved

Army rescinds Biden-era cybersecurity official's appointment amid activist pressure

The U.S. Army Secretary rescinded Jen Easterly's appointment to a prestigious academic position at West Point following public controversy and a review of hiring practices, amid political criticisms related to her government service.

via CyberScoop|

#army-secretary #hiring-controversy #jen-easterly

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Trump Appoints New Army Secretary Amid Leadership Changes

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Daniel Driscoll, a senior advisor to Vice President-elect JD Vance, as the next U.S. Army secretary. Driscoll, a veteran with a background in venture capital, is expected to be a "disruptor and change agent" for the Army. He has served in the Army and deployed to Iraq, but like Trump's other recent military leadership picks, he lacks senior military leadership experience. Driscoll's nomination, along with others, will require Senate confirmation.

via Military Times|

#army-secretary #daniel-driscoll #donald-trump

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump Appoints Dan Driscoll as New Army Secretary

President-elect Trump has nominated Dan Driscoll, a Yale Law School classmate of JD Vance, for the position of Army secretary. If confirmed, Driscoll will oversee the U.S. Army's budget and workforce, expanding Vance's influence at the Pentagon. Driscoll, who served in the Army and later worked in investment banking, ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 2020. The nomination comes as the Army undergoes significant changes, including equipment upgrades. Meanwhile, Trump's defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, faces a challenging Senate confirmation process.

via Axios|

#army-secretary #dan-driscoll #pentagon