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[^3]\n\nThe announcement was reported by Grupo Reforma on September 3, 2026, from Washington DC. [^4]\n\nAdam Telle, who previously served as the deputy secretary of the US Department of Defense responsible for civil construction projects, assumed the new role with immediate effect. [^5]\n\nAdam Telle currently serves as the assistant secretary of the Army for civil works. [^6]\n\nMilitary leaders warned that prolonging major operations would weaken the Washington's ability to confront other foes. [^7]\n\nReports indicate increasing tensions between Dan Driscoll and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth contributed to Driscoll's departure. [^8]\n\nSean Parnell, the assistant secretary of the Army for public affairs, was previously identified as a key contender for the Army secretary position. [^9]\n\nDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been widely reported to have tensions with Driscoll, and some of Driscoll's allies in the Army were fired by the Pentagon chief this year. [^10]\n\nSenator Thom Tillis claimed that Pete Hegseth feels threatened by competence and prefers inciting culture wars instead of focusing on national defense and military welfare. [^11]\n\nSenator Thom Tillis stated on X that he has never seen worse leadership of the brave men and women serving the country. 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