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House Dems offer bill to keep transgender troops in the ranks
The legislation could force a public vote by House defense lawmakers on whether transgender individuals should be allowed to serve in the military.
Esper lays out priorities in first message to the force as acting SECDEF
Acting Defense Secretary Mark Esper is expected to be nominated for the Pentagon's top job.
Arraignment this week for Green Beret facing murder charge
Charges stem from a 2010 deployment to Afghanistan.
By Todd South
Meet the new boss: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for June 24, 2019: Patrick Shanahan's sudden departure, Mark Esper's move to become the next Defense Secretary.
Mark Esper is acting defense secretary. Will Trump make it permanent?
Federal rules limit how long he can serve in the temporary role, but Trump may nominated him for the permanent post.
Former Ranger likely to become acting Army secretary — again
A veteran of the Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment, McCarthy has a mix of experience in finance, on Capitol Hill and within the defense industry.
By Kyle Rempfer