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Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten speaks during the Air Force Association Virtual Aerospace Warfare Symposium at the Pentagon, Feb. 17, 2021. (Petty Officer 1st Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Department of Defense)

Court to decide if Hyten will face trial in civil suit for sexual assault

The appeals court could take three months to a year to decide whether the case against retired Air Force Gen. John Hyten, the former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will proceed.

By Rachel S. Cohen

23 months ago

Grady confirmed as new vice chair for Joint Chiefs

The move fills a key leadership vacancy at the Pentagon just before Congress ends its legislative work for the year.

By Leo Shane III

24 months ago

Fleet Forces commander nominated as next Joint Chiefs vice chairman

Navy Adm. Christopher Grady, who has served in the Fleet Forces role for the last three years, would replace retiring Vice Chairman Air Force Gen. John Hyten.

By Leo Shane III and Stephen Losey

2 years ago

Two hearings set on controversial Pentagon policy nominee

The Senate Armed Services Committee has set a hearing for Anthony Tata, President Donald Trump’s embattled pick for the Pentagon’s top policy job, on July 30.

3 years ago

Hyten confirmed as new Joint Chiefs vice chairman despite sexual assault accusations

The second highest military post has been vacant since July.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Can all the open Pentagon leadership jobs get filled this fall?

Lawmakers confirmed four top military posts last month, but others remain open.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago