Scandals in US advisor brigade alarm leaders behind closed doors
“Advisor misconduct remains the largest strategic and organizational risk for (Security Force Assistance Command),” a recent tasking order reads.
By Kyle Rempfer
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Advising everywhere: Army SFABs go smaller, farther
The part diplomat, part combat-ready force must set aside some of their own ideas and exercise a rare skill — listening.
By Todd South
Here’s the gear SFAB teams require for far-flung global missions
Each team must operate independently, providing their own medical, communications and logistics needs.
By Todd South
Biden picks Russia pro for key Pentagon post
President Joe Biden is set to nominate the chief executive of the U.S.-Russia Foundation and a former National Security Council official on Russia to be the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs on Tuesday.
By Joe Gould
Biden facing growing pressure over secretary of defense pick
President-elect Joe Biden is facing escalating pressure from competing factions within his own party as he finalizes his choice for secretary of defense.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Michèle Flournoy could become the first woman to run the Pentagon. Here’s what would change.
Flournoy has for years been expected to take the Defense Department's top job. With Joe Biden now the president-elect, this may be her time.
By Aaron Mehta