Latest "Ryan McCarthy" stories

5 takeaways from what defense leaders told the Jan. 6 committee

A special congressional committee investigating the violence recently released more than 900 pages of testimony from military leaders on the attack.

By Leo Shane III and Meghann Myers

11 months ago

DoD’s missing Jan. 6 phone records need investigation, Senate leader demands

Sen. Dick Durbin said the Defense Department inspector general needs to determine whether the records were accidentally or purposefully deleted.

By Leo Shane III

16 months ago

Senate panel likely to OK 1st female Army secretary

If confirmed, Christine Wormuth would be one of the more powerful officials in a defense establishment long dominated by men, and she would be the second woman named to a top Pentagon role by Biden.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Guard response not to blame for deadly Capitol riot, former Army secretary testifies

Ryan McCarthy told lawmakers the Defense Department had no intelligence indicating a violent attack on Congress.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy, a strong proponent of modernization, steps down

McCarthy’s tenure was marked by ambitious modernization initiatives, but civil unrest requiring Guard mobilizations and trouble at Army posts was never far away.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

Army secretary McCarthy could be asked to stay in Biden administration

McCarthy, who has served as Army secretary or undersecretary for most of the Trump administration, has generally received bipartisan support.

By Jen Judson and Aaron Mehta

3 years ago