Army Secretary Plans Departure by Late 2026 After Clashes With Pentagon Chief
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll intends to leave his post around the end of 2026, according to sources familiar with the matter, following a prolonged dispute with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Driscoll, confirmed in February 2025, has focused on improving troop living conditions, modernizing equipment, and integrating commercial tech from Ukraine. His exit comes amid tensions over influence and after Hegseth ousted the Army chief of staff earlier this year.
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