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The Army's top civilian leader has resigned. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House says. It's the latest in a series of military leadership shakeups.
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Resignation of U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns
The Army's top civilian leader has resigned. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House says. It's the latest in a series of military leadership shakeups.
CBS
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns as Hegseth clashes hit breaking point
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation was announced Monday after months of disputes with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Charlie D'Agata reports.
NPR – US NPR
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, White House says
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House said Monday, in the latest departure of a top military leader during the Trump administration.
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Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll Resigns as U.S. Military Grapples With Two Wars
The resignation of Daniel P. Driscoll, the secretary of the Army, had been expected but comes at a tumultuous time for the service.
Guardian
US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns over reported friction with Pete Hegseth
Resignation comes after months of turmoil at Pentagon, from leaked investigation to ousting of senior officials Army secretary Dan Driscoll has handed his resignation to Donald Trump, the White House said on Monday, becoming the latest high-profile figure to depart the defense department. The army official, who is second in line to defense secretary Pete Hegseth, had reportedly been eyeing an exit from the Pentagon…
