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26th Secretary of the Army: My Share of the Task
March 3, 2025 — Earlier this week, I was sworn in as your 26th Secretary of the United States Army. My commitment to this role is rooted in my family’s lineage of Army service. My grandfather served during World War II as a decoder. My father served during Vietnam as an infantryman. And I fought as a cavalry scout in Iraq... MORE

Driscoll sworn in as 26th Secretary of the Army
March 3, 2025 — The Honorable Dan P. Driscoll was sworn as the 26th Secretary of the Army at the White House by Vice President JD Vance Feb. 25. In his confirmation hearing Jan. 30, Driscoll promised that he would be the Soldiers’ secretary and would prioritize readiness and modernization to make sure troops have the training, equipment and leadership they need to succeed... MORE

Gen. Randy George sworn in as 41st Army Chief of Staff
September 26, 2023 — Mere hours after being confirmed by a vote in the U.S. Senate, Gen. Randy George was sworn in as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army from more than 3,000 miles away from The Pentagon, by Secretary of the Army, Christine Wormuth... MORE

Army secretary pledges transformative change, more quality of life upgrades
October 17, 2022 — To become the Army of 2030, the nation’s largest military branch will transform the way it fights by reorganizing its forces, investing in its people and bolstering its recruiting practices, the service’s top civilian leader said... MORE

Secretary of the Army: Message to the force
February 10, 2022 — Whether it is defending the country at home or overseas, our nation counts on the United States Army to be the first line of defense... MORE

Christine E. Wormuth, Secretary of the Army

Independent entity to oversee sexual assault cases in the Army
September 16, 2021 — To better protect Soldiers from sexual harassment and assault, the Army will establish an office designed to make decisions to take action on such crimes, the service’s top civilian leader said Sept. 7... MORE

Military Housing Privatization Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights signed
February 27, 2020 — Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy, Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly and Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett have signed the Military Housing Privatization Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights... MORE

Army Secretary: More deployments, stronger presence for Pacific
January 15, 2020 — Later this year, Soldiers will initiate five-month extended rotations to countries like Thailand, the Philippines and Papua New Guinea, Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy said at the Brookings Institution Jan. 10... MORE

Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy speaks with Michael O'Hanlon, senior fellow in the foreign policy program at the Brookings Institution, during a speaking engagement in Washington, D.C., Jan. 10.

Secretary of Army highlights top priorities
October 16, 2019 — After a personal look at Soldiers who make up today's Army, the service's new secretary delved deeper into what the force needs to compete against near-peer threats... MORE

Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy speaks during the opening ceremony of the Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., Oct. 14, 2019.

Army senior leaders: don't be a bystander
April 5, 2019 — As members of the United States Army, each of us has an obligation to promote a climate of trust-our profession's bedrock-throughout our organization. The way we do this is by living the Army Values: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. From the newest Soldiers in basic training, to our most senior leaders, the Army Values bind us together as a profession. ... MORE

Gen. Mark A. Milley, Army Chief of Staff, and Mark T. Esper, Secretary of the Army

The Army Vision: Behind the 10-year plan to help the Army win today's and tomorrow's battles
June 7, 2018 — "Our competitors are seeking to alter global strategic realities for their own benefit, often at the expense of the U.S. interests and those of our allies and partners," Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark Esper said in his opening statement to the House Appropriations Committee on the posture of the U.S. Army, March 20... MORE

Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper speaks with a Soldier while visiting an Army installation. Esper recently laid out "The Army Vision" through 2028 that will ensure America's Soldiers are able to fight and decisively win in any future battle.

Army Secretary Mark T. Esper shares vision of Army's future
April 20, 2018 — In his first official visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston as the 23rd Secretary of the Army, Dr. Mark T. Esper met with local senior Army commanders and Soldiers April 17 to discuss his priorities and share his vision for the future of the Army... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan (right), commander, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), briefs ARNORTH’s functions and capabilities with the 23rd Secretary of the Army, Dr. Mark T. Esper inside of the historic Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston April 17. The Quadrangle serves as the headquarters building for ARNORTH operations.

Army secretary: basic training might be lengthened
April 5, 2018 — The Army wants Soldiers who complete basic combat training and advanced individual training to be ready to deploy “on day one” once they reach their units, said Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper. As such, the Army is considering lengthening training so that new Soldiers are better indoctrinated into Army culture and values, are physically fit, and technically and tactically more proficient, he said. ... MORE

U.S. Army Trainees assigned to Foxtrot 1st Battalion 34th Infantry Regiment run to the company area on the first day of Basic Combat Training June 12, 2017, at Fort Jackson, S.C.

Secretary of Defense welcomes Esper as Army Secretary during ceremonial swearing-in
January 8, 2018 — During a ceremonial welcome for Army Secretary Mark T. Esper at the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes Jan. 5, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said the U.S. Military Academy graduate is the best person to lead the service forward... MORE

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis (left) administers a ceremonial oath of office to Army Secretary Mark T. Esper at the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes Jan. 5. Esper’s wife, Leah, holds the Bible.

New Secretary of the Army sends message to the force
November 27, 2017 — Thanks to your service, our Army remains the world's premier ground combat force and the bedrock of our Nation's defense... MORE

West Point grad confirmed as new secretary of Army
November 20, 2017 — Dr. Mark T. Esper was confirmed by a vote in the Senate, 89-6, to become the 23rd secretary of the Army shortly after noon Nov. 15. President Donald Trump nominated Esper in July to become secretary of the Army... MORE

Dr. Mark T. Esper testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Nov. 2, 2017, as part of his confirmation hearing. On Nov. 15, 2017, Esper was confirmed by a vote in the Senate, 89-6, to become the 23rd secretary of the Army.

Acting Secretary of the Army to civilian aides: Readiness is priority No. 1
April 15, 2016 — Acting Secretary of the Army Patrick Murphy told a group ofArmy advocates that readiness is top priority and offered advice on how theycan help during a speech at Fort Sam Houston April 4. Murphy... MORE