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Pentagon in its longest-ever stretch of leadership limbo
When he resigned as defense secretary last December, Jim Mattis thought it might take two months to install a successor. That seemed terribly long at the time.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
National security adviser Bolton outlines conditions for US pullout from Syria
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser said Sunday that the American military withdrawal from northeastern Syria is conditioned on defeating the remnants of the Islamic State group and on Turkey assuring the safety of U.S.-allied Kurdish fighters.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Trump fires Mattis early, Shanahan to take over Jan. 1
Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan will take over the department on Jan. 1.
Trump slams SEAL commander who orchestrated bin Laden raid, calls him ‘Hillary Clinton fan’
The president had some choice words in response to a retired Navy SEAL’s criticism during an interview on “Fox News Sunday.”
By J.D. Simkins
MCPON calls it quits: Sudden retirement comes amid ongoing investigation
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven Giordano announced his retirement after reports of fostering a toxic work environment in his Pentagon office.
By Mark D. Faram