April 27, 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the dismissal of dozens of Department of Defense (DoD) advisory committee members on Thursday, citing the need for “fresh thinking” to support the Department’s new strategic direction and policy priorities.
“To support the new strategic direction and policy priorities of the Department, we require fresh thinking to drive bold changes,” Hegseth wrote in a memo announcing the move.
“Therefore, informed by the recently concluded 45-day review, I direct the conclusion of service of all members of each DoD advisory committee, board, or panel subject to the attached memorandum (hereafter collectively referred to as ‘DoD advisory committees’), consistent with applicable law.”
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