Pentagon removes Joint Staff director Vice Adm. Fred Kacher
9 hours ago · The Pentagon this week removed a senior military official who had served on the Joint Staff for about 90 days, returning him to a role in the U.S. Navy. Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, who …
Pentagon removes senior official from Joint Staff post, sources say ...
22 hours ago · The director of the Joint Staff provides key support to the chairman and is considered to be one of the most important three-star posts in the Pentagon, often leading to high-profile …
Pentagon Pete Fires ‘Warfare Leader’ He Hired in December
8 hours ago · Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired his director of the Joint Staff after only two months in the job, according to sources. The Pentagon boss flip-flopped on the appointment of Vice Admiral …
Pentagon removes Joint Staff director after less than 90 days on the …
16 hours ago · A Pentagon official was removed from his position less than 90 days after assuming the role in December 2025.
Joint Staff director returning to Navy after only months on job
22 hours ago · The Joint Staff director is a behind the scenes role, but one that wields heavy influence inside the Pentagon. In essence, the director manages the day in and day out of the Joint Staff and …
Joint Staff Director Heading to Unspecified Navy Job
6 hours ago · Pentagon. DoD File Photo The three-star director of the Joint Staff is heading back to the Navy after a brief time in the position, according to a Pentagon statement.
Pentagon removes Vice Admiral Kacher from Joint Staff post
1 day ago · The director of the Joint Staff provides key support to the chairman and is considered to be one of the most important three-star posts in the Pentagon, often leading to high-profile promotions …
Shake-Up at the Pentagon: Vice Admiral Fred Kacher's Unexpected Removal …
21 hours ago · Vice Admiral Fred Kacher has been removed from his post as director of the Joint Staff after only a short tenure. The reasons remain undisclosed. His removal comes amidst broader …
Pentagon removes senior official from Joint Staff post: Report
15 hours ago · Pentagon removes Joint Staff director after less than 90 days on the job The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, was …
Pentagon Pete Fires ‘Warfare Leader’ He Hired in December
A Joint Staff spokesperson added to The Hill that Kacher was “a distinguished and highly experienced surface warfare leader.” Department of Defense spokesperson Joseph Holstead did not give a …