Pentagon preps for leadership shift

By Tony Bertuca / January 14, 2021 at 4:42 PM
The Pentagon, which saw four years of chaotic senior leadership churn under President Trump, is preparing for yet another change in personnel, this time for the team nominated by President-elect Biden. Inside Defense has confirmed Deputy Defense Secretary David Norquist will remain at the Pentagon as acting defense secretary once Biden is sworn in Jan. 20. The news was first reported by Politico and Defense News . Meanwhile, Navy Comptroller Thomas Harker will become acting Navy secretary; Army...

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