In brief
Dan Driscoll, the youngest Army Secretary, resigns after months of conflict with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The resignation follows a period of friction that has seen several senior military figures depart from the Pentagon. Driscoll’s role as the "drone guy" and his close ties with former President Trump’s administration are highlighted as key aspects of his tenure. The move raises questions about stability within the Army leadership and the broader impact on national security policy.
Dan Driscoll, the youngest Army Secretary in US history, has fled his post after 18 months, a resignation confirmed by CBS reporter in partnership with the BBC. The move comes after months of tension with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to reports.
Driscoll gained a reputation as the president’s "drone guy" for his push toward emerging battlefield technologies. He led efforts to employ drones in combat and was key to early discussions aimed at a cease‑fire in the Russia‑Ukraine war.
The fallout reflects a broader pattern of high‑level departures from the Pentagon. Navy Secretary John Phelan and Army leaders such as Major Gen William Green have left in the past year.
The army secretary’s role presides over active‑duty troops as well as the National Guard and reserve soldiers; he was also acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The Army Secretary’s resignation comes just as several senior officers have been dismissed by Hegseth.
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