Senate confirms Coast Guard’s new top admiral, other key DoD officials
Senators confirmed a new Pentagon comptroller and director of operational test and evaluation, among others.
Wilsbach expected to become next Air Force chief of staff: Sources
Former Air Combat Command head Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach had emerged as the frontrunner for the Air Force’s top uniformed job shortly after Gen. Dave Allvin announced his retirement in August.
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Space stalwart Troy Meink confirmed as Air Force secretary
Meink, most recently the principal deputy director for the National Reconnaissance Office, is a relative anomaly amongst President Donald Trump’s picks for top Defense Department leaders, having an extensive history of working within the US government.
Elon Musk sat in on job interview for Air Force’s top civilian
“I have no relationship with Space X or Mr. Musk outside of a professional relationship in execution of my current duties,” Meink stated in written responses to questions from Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Caine confirmed as Joint Chiefs chairman, becoming Trump’s top military adviser
Lt. Gen. Dan Caine has promised to give the president his best military advice “even when the president may have different feelings about it," he told lawmakers previously.
Colby approved for Defense Department’s top policy job
It is unclear when Colby will be sworn in as the Pentagon's undersecretary of policy, but he will take the job at a time when US military operations at the southern border have become a top priority for the department.
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‘SignalGate’ scandal prompts questions on classified disclosures during SECAF, acquisition czar hearing
“I’m not aware of any Signal chats that contain sensitive information,” said Michael Duffey, the nominee for the Pentagon's top acquisition job, and currently Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's deputy chief of staff.
Senate confirms billionaire financier Feinberg as Pentagon’s No. 2
During Trump’s first administration, Stephen Feinberg headed the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board, which gives private citizens access to classified information so they can provide advice about the inner workings of the Intelligence Community.
Nominee for Pentagon No. 2: ‘Plug’ shortages, kill legacy programs to ‘defeat’ China
“There is great opportunity to improve our cost structure, our efficiency, our operations, to really save a lot of money that could be plowed into mission," said Stephen Feinberg, who is nominated to be deputy secretary of defense.
More Officials Leave Pentagon; Special Ops Office Gets Some Needed Help
A Special Forces vet returns to the Pentagon to help fill a key commando office that has been without permanent leadership for months
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Sen. Blumenthal Blocks Barrett, Demands Ban on AF Use of Trump Resorts
Sen. Richard Blumenthal says he was "disappointed" by Barbara Barrett in "her responses to questions during her office visit and public testimony" during her confirmation hearing, "factors that have also contributed to my uncertainty about her ability to lead the Air Force."
Esper: F-35 Won’t Hit 80% Readiness, Cites Stealth Parts
"Transparency (canopy) supply shortages continue to be the main obstacle to achieving this. We are seeking additional sources to fix unserviceable canopies," Esper said in response to written questions from the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Three Senators Question Hyten Confirmation; Inhofe Wants To Press Ahead
“After a comprehensive investigation by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, there was insufficient evidence to support any finding of misconduct on the part of Gen. Hyten,” Pentagon spokeswoman Col. DeDe Halfhill said yesterday.
Trump Surprises With SecAF Nomination Of Barbara Barrett
Trump nominee for Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett "is a force to be reckoned with and has the leadership, experience, and knowledge to lead our Air Force into the future during a time of increased global threats," says Sen. Martha McSally.