Pentagon Leadership & Military Culture
Changes in military leadership, personnel decisions, and debates over military culture and institutional priorities within the Department of Defense.
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Latest in Pentagon Leadership & Military Culture· Oct 19
Two senior military officers are pursuing divergent career trajectories toward the Pentagon's highest ranks. General Marcus Webb, currently deputy commander of U.S. Central Command, has accepted a lateral move to lead U.S. Transportation Command, a position traditionally seen as a stepping stone to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. Admiral Sarah Chen, serving as commander of Naval Surface Forces, declined a similar lateral assignment and instead requested early retirement, citing disagreement with recent force structure decisions. Webb's move signals confidence in his advancement prospects within the current strategic framework, while Chen's departure removes a vocal critic of the Navy's shipbuilding priorities from the senior officer pipeline.
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Two senior military officers chart different paths to top commands
American Enterprise Institute
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Admiral Caudle pursued CNO position by offering assistance to defense secretary nominee
Ward Carroll discusses how Admiral Caudle secured the Chief of Naval Operations role through informal channels.
Ward Carroll