Army Corps of Engineers Relieves Little Rock District Commander Amid Leadership Accountability Push
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has removed the commander of its Little Rock District, citing a loss of confidence in his ability to lead, officials announced in mid-January 2026. The move, unusual for its breadth of public commentary by senior leaders, underscores the Corps’ emphasis on accountability and efficiency as it works to […]
Senate Confirms Driscoll, a Veteran and Financier with Little Leadership Experience, to Be Army Secretary
Financier Dan Driscoll, an Iraq War veteran who is close with Vice President JD Vance, has been confirmed by the Senate to be the next Army secretary. The Senate voted 66-28 on Tuesday to approve Driscoll to be the Army’s top civilian, putting a little-known and relatively inexperienced figure in charge of the military’s largest […]
Soldiers Are Getting Burned Out. Army Leadership Knows It’s a Problem.
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth knows her force is overworked despite there being no major ongoing conflict involving American troops. She’s balancing a tough dichotomy: Keep soldiers trained for war while nurturing the force’s quality of life. She’s also hoping that a force that feels taken care of will stay in and hypothetically recommend service to […]
Congress’ Move to Scrap the ACFT Sparks Outcry from Army Leadership
If the Army were a TV show, this would be the end-of-season cliffhanger. Congress is seeking to kill the Army Combat Fitness Test, or ACFT, and revert to the service’s previous fitness test. A move that, if successful, would surely draw the ire of senior leadership and confusion across the rank and file. On Friday, […]