The Pentagon's Purge: A Cautionary Tale for Civilian Control The recent exodus of high ranking military officials under Secretary Pete Hegseth's watch has sparked a heated debate about civilian control over the military.
Beneath the surface, however, lies a deeper cultural problem within the Pentagon.
Hegseth's tenure as defense secretary has been marked by a series of high profile firings and forced retirements of senior officers, including some of the most decorated leaders in the military.