military leadership
Pete Hegseth Maintains Trump's Support Despite Controversies as Defense Secretary
Dec 05, 2025 02:06 pm CST
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continues to enjoy President Trump's backing despite a series of controversies, including mishandling sensitive information via Signal texts and questionable military operations in the Caribbean Sea. Unlike Trump's first term marked by frequent staff turnover, Hegseth's resilience reflects the administration's current emphasis on loyalty over experience. Despite criticism and low approval ratings, Trump continues to publicly praise Hegseth's performance while the Defense Secretary aggressively advances the president's agenda.
Pentagon Under Fire: Defense Secretary Hegseth Faces Serious Scrutiny Over Controversial Venezuela Military Strikes
Dec 04, 2025 07:20 am CST
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces intense congressional investigation and calls for resignation after special operations forces allegedly attacked survivors of a drug boat strike near Venezuela, raising serious questions about military conduct and oversight within the Trump administration. The controversial former Fox News host, who pledged to bring a "warrior culture" to the Pentagon, now confronts accusations of potential war crimes as lawmakers demand release of unedited video footage from the operation.
Religious Unity and Leadership: Why the Indian Armed Forces Value Collective Faith Above Personal Beliefs
Nov 28, 2025 08:27 pm CST
This article examines a Supreme Court case upholding the dismissal of an Army officer who refused to participate in religious rituals outside his faith. Through personal anecdotes from a retired Air Vice Marshal, it explores how India's military institutions foster religious inclusivity through the Sarva Dharm tradition, where officers lead by example across all faiths to build unit cohesion essential for combat effectiveness. The piece illustrates why military leadership requires subordinating individual religious preferences to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood among troops.
Daniel P. Driscoll: From Trump's "Drone Guy" to Leading US-Ukraine-Russia Peace Negotiations
Nov 26, 2025 06:27 pm CST
Daniel P. Driscoll, the youngest-ever US Army Secretary at 38, has emerged as America's key diplomatic figure in Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations. Appointed by President Trump and nicknamed the "drone guy" for his advocacy of modern military technology, Driscoll recently presented a draft peace plan to President Zelensky and is scheduled to meet Russian officials in Abu Dhabi as part of ongoing ceasefire efforts.
House Speaker Mike Johnson Distances Himself from Trump's Controversial Military Address at Quantico
Oct 03, 2025 05:42 pm CST
House Speaker Mike Johnson faced public pressure from Democratic Representative Madeleine Dean to address President Donald Trump's controversial remarks at Quantico Marine Corps Base. The confrontation highlights growing tensions over Trump's unconventional approach to military leadership and political protocol, where he told military leaders they could lose their rank if they disagreed with him, raising concerns about civil-military relations.