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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

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley attends a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony led by President Donald Trump at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020.

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

Senate confirms Anderson, Mercado to defense policy jobs

There are still 13 seats at the Pentagon that have no nominee announced.

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago

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