What will it take to be the next Army secretary? Three former officeholders weigh in

By Dan Schere Dominic Minadeo / January 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Three former Army secretaries who spoke with Inside Defense this week say Dan Driscoll, President Trump's nominee to be Army secretary, could face a host of questions from senators as he goes through the confirmation process. Driscoll, a senior adviser to and former Yale Law School classmate of Vice President JD Vance, will testify Thursday morning before the Senate Armed Services Committee, following a weeklong delay. Compared to his time in office, former Army Secretary Eric Fanning said the...

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