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politics29 days ago•1 min saved

Hegseth Allies Push Spokesman Parnell for Army Secretary Role Amid Pentagon Turmoil

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s allies are actively campaigning for Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell to become the next Army Secretary, bypassing internal candidates like Army Comptroller Marc Andersen and Assistant Secretary Derrick Anderson. This move aims to consolidate Hegseth’s loyalists in top Army roles, following the recent firing of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. While Parnell is an Army veteran, his lack of Pentagon experience and controversial past may complicate his confirmation process.

via Politico|

#army-secretary #dan-driscoll #pentagon

military1 month ago•10 min saved

Pentagon Shake-Up Triggers Army Secretary's Exit

Dan Driscoll resigns as Army secretary amid a rapid Pentagon leadership shake-up led by Pete Hegseth, sparking concerns about instability as dozens of top officers depart, with Adam Telle named acting secretary and the administration insisting the reforms boost readiness and effectiveness.

via Fox News|

#adam-telle #army-secretary #leadership-turnover

politics1 month ago•387 min saved

Four contenders named in race to lead Army secretary role

NBC News reports that the Army secretary job to replace former Secretary Dan Driscoll has at least four contenders, including the Army’s chief financial officer and the Pentagon’s top spokesperson; President Trump has been briefed on some contenders, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to back the Pentagon’s spokesman.

via NBC News|

#army #army-secretary #pentagon

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Trump names Adam Telle acting Army Secretary as Driscoll exits amid clashes with Hegseth

President Trump has named Adam Telle, the Army’s assistant secretary for Civil Works, as acting Army Secretary after Daniel Driscoll’s resignation amid reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Telle’s background includes Capitol Hill and White House experience, and his appointment comes as the Army grapples with leadership changes and ongoing overseas deployments.

via The Guardian|

#adam-telle #army-secretary #daniel-driscoll

politics1 month ago•126 min saved

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to Step Down After Pushing Modernization

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, a Iraq War veteran and drone modernization advocate who helped push rapid capability development and even served as a negotiator on Russia-Ukraine issues, is stepping down. He was confirmed in February 2025 and faced a Pentagon environment of leadership changes, including Navy Secretary John Phelan’s departure earlier. His tenure focused on modernizing the Army, improving recruitment, and strengthening the military industrial base, with a emphasis on cutting red tape for contractors. His exit comes amid broader leadership shakeups at the Pentagon.

via AP News|

#army-secretary #dan-driscoll #pentagon

defense6 months 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

politics1 year 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