Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns Amid Leadership Turmoil
Departure follows reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and broader shake-up in military command.
Carla Rooney
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after 18 months in his position.
Anna Kelly confirmed Secretary Driscoll's effectiveness in advancing President Trump’s agenda at the Department of the Army, citing his outstanding leadership during historic military operations.
Kelly also noted his restoration of an emphasis on readiness and lethality, and his assistance with negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
President Donald Trump described Driscoll as "a disruptor and change agent."
a disruptor and change agent.
Driscoll reportedly focused on modernizing systems and cutting red tape for military contractors to develop drone capabilities.
These changes unfold as the war with Iran has entered its seventh month.
The U.S. Army now reportedly has fewer generals than at any point in recent history.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly ousted the Army's top uniformed leader, Gen. Randy George, in April.
The Army currently lacks a Senate-confirmed leader; Chief of Staff Randy George was fired, and no replacement has been nominated.
Further high-level dismissals have swept across the armed forces.
Lieutenant General Dan “Razin’” Caine reportedly replaced Gen. Charles Q Brown Jr as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in February 2025.
Adm. Lisa Franchetti was reportedly fired in February 2025; Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield was also axed.
The Air Force chief of staff was dismissed in August.
Gen. Tim Haugh and his deputy Wendy Noble were reportedly fired in April 2024.
Vice Adm. Nancy Lacore and Rear Adm. Milton Sands are also understood to have departed their posts.