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Ex-military officials raise alarm over leadership departures from the Pentagon

NPR | By Quil Lawrence,

Steve Inskeep

Published September 3, 2026 at 4:04 AM EDT

Former U.S. military officials are raising alarms about the exodus of experienced leaders from the Pentagon, against the backdrop of the conflict with Iran and concerns over depleted stockpiles.

Quil Lawrence

Quil Lawrence is a New York-based correspondent for NPR News, covering national security and veterans' issues nationwide.

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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition and Up First.

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