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Pentagon chief purges defense boards; Trump loyalists out

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered hundreds of Pentagon advisory board members to resign this month as part of a broad review of the panels, essentially purging several dozen last-minute appointments under the Trump administration.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Christopher Miller

After firings and turnover, national security community wonders: What’s next?

The unprecedented removal of top Pentagon officials during a presidential transition has left the national security community wondering if the turnover is based solely on loyalty to the president.

By Aaron Mehta and Joe Gould

3 years ago

Military wary that shakeup could upend its apolitical nature

“We are unique among militaries,” said Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Top policy, intelligence civilians resign amid Pentagon shakeup

Anderson joins Defense Secretary Mark Esper in exiting the building.

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago

Controversial nominee Tata appointed to a top defense job, bypassing Congress

Tata's nomination hearing was indefinitely postponed Thursday when it became clear he did not have the votes to become undersecretary of defense for policy.

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago

This week in Congress: Controversial defense nominee faces scrutiny

Anthony Tata, tapped by the president for the top Pentagon policy job, faces strong opposition from Senate Democrats.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago