US Army secretary Driscoll resigns

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned, according to the White House. The Wall Street Journal reported that Driscoll's departure followed disagreements with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over the direction of the Army and senior military leadership changes, as per Daily Post Nigeria.

Driscoll's resignation leaves the US Army without a Senate-confirmed civilian or military leader. General Christopher LaNeve is currently serving as acting chief of staff, having assumed the role after Hegseth removed General Randy George in April. According to Daily Post Nigeria, Hegseth's actions have resulted in a reduction of the Army's four-star general ranks from 10 to five, the lowest number in decades.

The US Army is under pressure, facing one of its busiest operational periods in years amid the ongoing wars in Ukraine and with Iran. The leadership vacuum has raised questions about the future direction of the Army and the impact of the administration's changes to its senior military leadership, as reported by Daily Post Nigeria and other outlets.

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