Pentagon policy chief Colin Kahl to leave in summer

Pentagon policy chief Colin Kahl to leave in summer
Pentagon policy chief Colin Kahl to leave in summer

Kahl was the third member of Biden’s Pentagon team to be confirmed, and represents the first major figure to leave the department during the administration.

Trump Policy Nominee Boosts Nukes, Slams Russia

Trump Policy Nominee Boosts Nukes, Slams Russia
Trump Policy Nominee Boosts Nukes, Slams Russia

CAPITOL HILL: President Trump’s pick for the No. 2 policy job in the Pentagon, David Trachtenberg, endorsed new nuclear delivery systems, praised NATO and allies in general and took a hard line towards the Kremlin in his confirmation hearing today. Responding to senators’ questions, Trachtenberg said Russia should pay “a cost” for meddling in the 2016…

DepSecDef Lynn Going; Navy Sec Mabus Rises as Likely Pick

Washington: Few people doubted that Deputy Defense Secretary Bill Lynn might go when Leon Panetta was announced as the Pentagon’s new leader. Then Lynn stayed for a bit and word went out that he would be with us for at least a while. Then an official announcement went out today suddenly announcing Lynn’s pending departure,…