Army Secretary Steps Down Amid Reported Rift With Defense Leader
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns effective Sept. 3 amid reports of heightened friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. His tenure included pushes for innovation (notably the FUZE program), faster access to test ranges, and a stance against the traditional military-industrial process. The resignation, part of a string of leadership departures under Hegseth, leaves the Army leadership in flux while potential replacement candidate Sean Parnell is discussed.