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Biden’s nominee for Pentagon weapons chief withdraws
President Joe Biden’s nominee to be the Pentagon’s top weapons buyer, Mike Brown, withdrew from consideration on July 14, Defense News has confirmed.
My pledge to our nation’s veterans
In this commentary, Denis McDonough discusses the experience he would bring as President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for VA secretary.
By Denis McDonough
Lloyd Austin, Biden’s profoundly private Pentagon pick, joins Twitter
The former Army general, who retired from the military in 2016, would need a waiver from Congress to serve as Biden's defense secretary.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Senate confirms Anderson, Mercado to defense policy jobs
There are still 13 seats at the Pentagon that have no nominee announced.
By Aaron Mehta
20 empty seats: Coronavirus may slow Pentagon’s push to fill vacancies
Of the empty political spots in the Pentagon, 13 have no announced nominee.
White House announces pick to fill a top Pentagon personnel post
If confirmed, J. David Patterson would effectively take over a personnel office that has been lacking a permanent leader for almost 18 months.
Senate confirms Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs
Mark Milley has been confirmed as the 20th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Lawmakers question probe that cleared Hyten of sex assault allegations
Gen. John Hyten's nomination seems at risk following accusations of sexual assault from a subordinate.
By Joe Gould
Officer accuses Air Force general of sexual misconduct
A senior military officer has accused the Air Force general tapped to be the next vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of sexual misconduct, potentially jeopardizing his nomination. Members of Congress have raised questions about the allegations and the military investigation that found insufficient evidence to charge him.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Defense secretary nominee focuses on China despite Mideast tensions
Tensions may be high in the Middle East, but the man chosen by President Donald Trump to run the Pentagon is turning his focus to China.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press