Latest "Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy" stories

Former acting SECDEF blames media ‘hysteria’ for his response to Jan. 6 insurrection

Christopher Miller, now a private citizen, made his case before lawmakers.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Pence pleaded with acting defense secretary to ‘clear the Capitol,’ timeline of riot shows

With Trump not engaged, it fell to Pentagon officials, a handful of senior White House aides, the leaders of Congress and the vice president holed up in a secure bunker to manage the chaos.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 years ago

A call to end gender-based violence in the military

The new administration and DoD leadership should elevate implementation of recommendations to end gender-based violence and its harmful aftermath in the military, say the authors of this commentary.

By Melissa E. Dichter, Gala True and Glenna Tinney

3 years ago

Capitol riot was attack on ‘our constitutional democracy,’ Army leadership says

The Army’s ranking civilian leader, officer and enlisted soldier signed a statement Wednesday condemning the breach of the U.S. Capitol last week and warning soldiers that the military has no role in determining the outcomes of elections.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

FBI says it warned about prospect of violence ahead of US Capitol riot

A U.S. defense official familiar with the discussions said Tuesday that Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy was not notified about the FBI warning.

3 years ago

‘Brian did his job’: Family remembers fallen Capitol officer, military veteran

A congresswoman has asked top military officials that Brian Sicknick, the officer and military veteran who died from his injuries during the violent attack on the Capitol, be buried with honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

3 years ago