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Hegseth: Top military lawyers fired because they weren’t ‘well-suited’
Hegseth said the top lawyers for the Air Force, Army and Navy weren't “well-suited” to provide recommendations when lawful orders are given.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Nominees for Navy secretary, No. 2 Pentagon post to face lawmakers
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 24, 2025.
Pentagon plans to cut 5,400 probationary workers starting next week
The Defense Department, which is the largest government agency, says it's reducing its civilian workforce by 5% to 8%.
Lawmakers warn Hegseth against political firings of generals
A bipartisan group of lawmakers asked Hegseth for justifications and transparency before any decisions to dismiss senior uniformed leaders.
DOD advisory committees must prove ‘warrior ethos’ in new directive
All active Defense Department advisory committees were given until Feb. 21 to send back a response justifying their existence.
By Hope Hodge Seck