Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell is a leading contender for the next Army secretary, according to sources familiar with the selection process. Hegseth’s top pick joins a shortlist that also features at least two current officials, including Assistant Secretary Marc Anderson, as the Department of Defense evaluates candidates. The Hill reports that the field includes at least four names, reflecting a competitive search for a senior Army leader. The decision will shape the Army’s strategic direction and its role in ongoing global security challenges.
Sean Parnell, the Pentagon spokesman and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s top choice for the next Army secretary, is among at least four candidates being considered for the role, sources familiar with the process told The Hill this week. The field also includes at least two current officials — Marc Anderson, an assistant secretary of the...