Pete Hegseth is rebuilding the Army’s ‘brass ceiling’

Photo: U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and President Donald Trump sitting together at the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Grand Parade and Celebration in Washington, D.C., Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok). Attribution: “P20250614DT-1198” by The White House via Flickr. United States Government Work. Article by Jeremiah Favara. The Conversation – September 18, 2026.

Dan Driscoll resigned as secretary of the Army on Aug. 31, 2026. His departure leaves the Army without a Senate-confirmed civilian leader six months into the war with Iran, its busiest period since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Driscoll’s resignation was reportedly motivated, at least in part, by his frustration with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Earlier in August, Hegseth had blocked the promotions of four Army officers. Since his appointment in January 2025, Hegseth has fired or blocked the promotions of more than 80 admirals and generals. […]

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