Senate Sets Date for Esper's Defense Secretary Confirmation Hearing For the first time since January, the Pentagon may have soon have a Senate-confirmed secretary of defense.
In Pentagon Shake-Up, Navy Secretary on Deck to Lead Defense Department The Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 prohibits a secretary nominee from serving in the role in an acting capacity.
Trump to Nominate Mark Esper as SecDef, Ryan McCarthy as Army Secretary The development raises questions about who will serve as acting defense secretary when Patrick Shanahan vacates the post.
As a Young Officer in Desert Storm, Mark Esper Showed Flair for Leadership Acting Defense Secretary Mark Esper took part in a risky air assault in Desert Storm.
Here's New Acting SecDef Mark Esper's First Message to the Troops Esper has published a message to the Defense Department highlighting his priorities and reaffirming a path forward.
Pentagon Shake-Up Won't Affect Space Force, Acting SecAF Says President Donald Trump said via Twitter on Tuesday that Army Secretary Mark Esper will take over as acting Pentagon chief.
Major Power Shift Underway at Pentagon as Army Leaders Step Up Trump's tweet that Army Secretary Esper will take over as acting Pentagon chief could mean a altered power landscape.
Shanahan Steps Down as Acting Defense Secretary After Reports of FBI Investigation Army Secretary Mark Esper will become acting SecDef, President Donald Trump tweeted.
Army Secretary Defends Decision to Cut CH-47 Chinook Program The U.S. Army's top officials on Tuesday had to defend the service's decision to stop buying CH-47 Chinook helicopters.
Senators Grill Army Secretary over Plan to 'Raid' Personnel Funds for Border Wall Lawmakers expressed outrage over Trump's plan to take $1 billion from the Army's personnel account to pay for a border wall.
8 Legendary US Military Snipers The most notable snipers in U.S. military history aren’t just legends – they include real soldiers, sailors and Marines who...
This World War II POW Endured More Than 50 Years in Captivity When Anna Gabulya saw a television report of a POW’s return to Hungary a half-century after he served during World War II...
Pentagon Says Troops Can Only Be Exempt from Shaving Their Facial Hair for a Year Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered that troops who need an exemption from shaving their facial hair for longer than a...
Military Veteran Says Having His Security Clearance Revoked Gave Added Incentive for Senate Run Joel Willett, a military veteran and former CIA officer, has launched his Democratic campaign for the U.S. Senate from...
Pentagon Plan Pits US Marines Against California Off-Roaders and Civilian Pilots The U.S. Marine Corps tried once to occupy this remote stretch of California desert beloved by off-roaders — but officials...
