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Defense Secretary Mark Esper holds a news conference at the Pentagon, June 3, 2020.

Exclusive: Esper, on his way out, says he was no yes man

Defense Secretary Mark Esper called Military Times for a lengthy discussion of his time in office.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Defense Secretary Mark Esper listens during a Cabinet Meeting with President Donald Trump in the East Room of the White House

Esper fired as defense secretary

Defense Secretary Mark Esper fell out of favor with President Donald Trump over a variety of issues.

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago

In memo to force, Esper issues directions on operational security

"Ongoing reviews reveal a culture of insufficient OPSEC practices and habits at DoD," writes Esper.

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago

Congress close to axing Pentagon’s ‘impossible’ chief reform job

Congress is a step closer to eliminating the Pentagon’s chief management officer position, four years after creating the job to help streamline reform efforts inside the department.

By Joe Gould

3 years ago

No Ma’am: Pentagon down to just handful of women appointees, spotlighting history of inequality

Once a trio of departures is official, there will be only three Senate-confirmed women in the Pentagon.

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago

Whitley to be nominated for CAPE director

John Whitley has been performing the duties of the CAPE head for the last year.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

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