Patricia Barron connected with – and listened to – military spouses during her four years as head of DOD family policy.

The removal of a portrait of Gen. Mark A. Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from a Pentagon hallway was among the president’s early actions.

Some Republican lawmakers say they are taking seriously recent allegations that the man nominated to lead the Pentagon abused alcohol and engaged in erratic behavior.

Department of Military Affairs aims to enhance joint operations & defence reforms with focus on self-reliance, set to release a ‘Vision 2047’ document by mid-year.