Former President Barack Obama is taking aim at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, joking about his appearance and priorities during a recent campaign rally. His remarks about Hegseth's focus on the military's physical appearance and testosterone levels have sparked reactions online,…
Mian Nadeem Published October 29, 2026 | 10:03 PM The reason for Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia’s dismissal has not been disclosed, US media reported. WASHINGTON, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th Oct, 2026) US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, the US military’s…
Military readiness begins with the people entrusted to execute the mission. Ensuring those warfighters have safe, comfortable places to live is part of the Department of War’s commitment to maintaining a force prepared to meet the nation’s demands. On Oct.
(The Center Square) – A top lieutenant general in a strategic planning position within the Joint Chiefs of Staff has been fired by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, a Pentagon official tells The Center Square. Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was…
WASHINGTON (AFP): The United States has fired its top military planner, The Atlantic reported Wednesday, in a surprise shake-up as President Donald Trump appears to be preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran. Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was removed…
The Pentagon has fired its top military strategist as Washington draws up contingency plans for a possible escalation of hostilities with Iran. Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia has been removed from his position as director for strategy, plans, and policy…
By MELISSA KOENIG, US REPORTER and ASSOCIATED PRESS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon's top military planner even though President Donald Trump is said to be considering renewed strikes on Iran following next week's midterm elections. Army Lt…
Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia reported to Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of…
Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was removed as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He is the second general to be ousted from the post, known in military circles as the “J5,” under Hegseth. His…
The Atlantic: “Earlier this week, the Pentagon’s chief planner, Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, was ousted from the Joint Chiefs of Staff. No explanation was given. This comes at an inopportune moment, given that President Trump may be planning to…
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and the Department of War: firings of generals, press restrictions, controversies and his orders to the services.
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