Suspicions about leaks and a mistrust of senior military officers have defined much of the defense secretary’s first six ...

Republican senators are renewing calls for the Pentagon’s watchdog to investigate alleged misconduct and efforts to “undermine the chain of command" by former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of ...

The inspector general’s office already conducted a review in 2022 into Milley’s actions as Joint Chiefs Chairman but closed the investigation without charges or recommendations for punishment.

Those promoted during Milley's career include General Michael Kurilla, who leads U.S. forces in the Middle East, or General Christopher Cavoli, head of U.S. troops in Europe.

Loomer’s post referred to Gen. Mark A. Milley, who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff from 2019 to 2023, when Haugh was nominated to lead the NSA along with the U.S. Cyber Command.

Esper said, “Yeah, and I think simply also because the way Milley conducted himself was to offer candid, frank advice.” The former defense secretary claimed, “Look, he doesn’t like that.