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Senate Armed Services hears from Dan Driscoll as nominee for Secretary of the Army

2245803 · January 30, 2025
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Summary

Dan Driscoll, a former Army cavalry scout and Yale-trained lawyer, answered senators' questions on recruiting, modernization, munitions stockpiles, acquisition reform, counter-drone efforts and infrastructure during his nomination hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Dan Driscoll, President Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of the Army, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee, outlining his priorities and answering a range of questions about recruiting shortfalls, modernization, munitions readiness and installations.

The hearing, convened by Chairman Roger Wicker, opened with a moment of silence for the victims of a helicopter crash near Reagan National Airport and then turned to the nominee’s record and plans. "The committee on armed services has convened this hearing to consider the pending nomination of Mister Dan Driscoll to be the 26th Secretary of the Army," Wicker said. Senators from both parties commended Driscoll’s Army service and family history of service, and several asked for commitments on specific policy issues.

Why it matters: If confirmed, Driscoll would oversee manning, training…

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