On December 19, 2014 Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel issued a press release concerning the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). There he voices some concerns that Congress is continuing to prevent the Department of Defense (DoD) from pursuing certain cost savings measures that are essential to fielding a combat ready force capable of meeting future threats. […]
Secretary Hagel touchs on subject of rape in the military of both men and women
On December 4, 2014 Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel gave a speech where he talked a little bit about sex assaults in the military. Some of his remarks are as follows: “Sexual assault threatens the lives and well-being of both the women and the men who serve our country in uniform. It destroys the bonds of […]
Jessica Wright steps down as Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Jessica Wright, a retired Major General and former commander of the Pennsylvania National Guard, submitted her letter of resignation to President Obama and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. Wright assumed the responsibilities as Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness on January 1, 2013, and after 40 years […]
Secretary of Defense quits!
Remarks by Secretary Hagel at the White House As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Washington, D.C., Monday, November 24, 2014: “Mr. President, thank you. Thank you for your generous words, your friendship and support, which I have always valued and will continue to value. To my not old but my longtime dear […]
Transcript: Secretary Hagel press interview with Charlie Rose on PBS on November 19, 2014
Press Interview Transcript complete- Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel interview with Charlie Rose on November 19, 2014 on PBS: “ROSE: Mr. Secretary, thank you for the opportunity to visit with you at the Pentagon. Let me begin with the question of national security and how you perceive the biggest threats to America in some order […]
Readout of transcript between Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Canadian Deputy Defense Minister Richard Fadden
The following is a readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work’s meeting with the Canadian Deputy Minister of Defense Richard Fadden on November 14, 2014. Deputy Secretary of Defense Spokesperson Navy Lt. Cmdr. Courtney Hillson provided the following readout: Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work met with the Canadian Deputy Minister of Defense Richard […]
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