Latest "Pentagon leadership" stories

President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken look towards the urn with the cremated remains of former Defense Secretary Ash Carter during a memorial service for Carter at the National Cathedral, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Washington.

Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter honored as ‘force of nature’

President Joe Biden and other past and present U.S. officials are honoring former Defense Secretary Ash Carter, who died in October of a heart attack.

2 months ago

Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter dies of heart attack at age 68

Carter served in the top Pentagon role from 2015 to 2017.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

5 months ago

Trump calls for Joint Chiefs Chairman Milley to be fired

The former president accused Milley working to "impress the radical left" rather than focus on the military.

By Leo Shane III

21 months ago

Memorial Day veterans ride gets new staging area after Pentagon rejection

The Rolling to Remember event will launch from RFK Stadium this year, instead of its traditional Pentagon starting spot.

By Leo Shane III

23 months ago

After Trump, Congress could chafe at retired officers leading the Pentagon

Getting a congressional waiver let Jim Mattis lead the Pentagon. Getting another waiver might be more difficult.

By Aaron Mehta and Joe Gould

2 years ago

Michèle Flournoy could become the first woman to run the Pentagon. Here’s what would change.

Flournoy has for years been expected to take the Defense Department's top job. With Joe Biden now the president-elect, this may be her time.

By Aaron Mehta

2 years ago