# Pentagon chief may appoint aide as US Army secretary

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- TASS, 2026-08-27 04:23 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2178135

> Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is considering public affairs aide Sean Parnell for Army secretary, The Hill reports. Sources say Parnell is on the shortlist and has privately expressed interest in replacing Daniel Driscoll, who may leave the post before year-end amid reported disagreements with Hegseth.

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