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White House taps former Air Force official to run Pentagon acquisition

During his tenure at the Air Force, LaPlante oversaw the acquisition of the B-21 bomber through a complicated selection process.

By Stephen Losey

14 months ago

‘There are so few people that get this’: Biden faces hurdle in finding new pick for Pentagon’s top buyer

With China and the U.S. locked in a tech race, Mike Brown's experience working with transformative companies made him an attractive pick. Now observers wonder: Who's next?

By Joe Gould and Andrew Eversden

19 months ago

A Raider commander is slated for a star and the Corps shakes up its Pacific command

Before joining the Marines and becoming a Raider commander, Huntley enlisted in the Army and served with the Rangers in the 1980s.

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

Defense officials open investigation into drinking, drug allegations against White House doctor

Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson was forced to withdraw from the nomination process to become VA Secretary because of the allegations.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

VA to again reopen search for a new top health official

For the third time in a year, the department will convene a commission in coming weeks to search for candidates for the VA under secretary of health post.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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