Another Defense Official Placed On Leave

Washington, D.C. — Another high-level shakeup has rocked the Department of Defense, as a third senior Pentagon official is placed on administrative leave during an escalating investigation into unauthorized national security leaks.

This time, it’s Colin Carroll, Chief of Staff to Deputy Defense Secretary Steve A. Feinberg, who has been quietly removed from his post. A defense official confirmed the suspension Wednesday, but the Pentagon has not released additional information—raising serious questions about what’s really happening behind the scenes.

🚨 What’s Going On at the Pentagon? Just 24 hours before Carroll’s suspension, two top advisers to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth—Dan Caldwell and Darin Selnick—were abruptly suspended and escorted out of the building.

Both men are respected veterans with strong ties to Concerned Veterans for America, a trusted nonprofit formerly led by Hegseth himself. Their sudden removal has set off alarm bells, especially among conservative leaders and veterans concerned about political motives and lack of transparency under the current administration.

💥 Who Is Colin Carroll? Carroll is no rookie. A decorated Marine Corps intelligence officer, Carroll served four tours in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. He also worked at Anduril Industries, a major defense contractor focusing on autonomous warfare technology, and Applied Intuition, a California-based software firm.

He earned an aerospace engineering degree from the U.S. Naval Academy and a master’s from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.

With a resume like that, his sudden removal is raising eyebrows in Washington and beyond.

🕵️‍♂️ Leak Probe: What You Need to Know Back in March, the Defense Department launched an internal investigation into national security breaches, citing “recent unauthorized disclosures.” According to a memo from Hegseth’s Chief of Staff, Joe Kasper, the investigation aims to “compile a full record of the leaks and issue firm recommendations to prevent future compromises.”

KEY QUOTE:

“This investigation will culminate in a report to the Secretary of Defense,” the memo states, “including a complete record of unauthorized disclosures and steps to improve safeguards.”

👨‍✈️ Meet the Other Suspended Officials

• Dan Caldwell: Marine Corps veteran, senior adviser at the Pentagon, former public policy adviser at Defense Priorities, a respected think tank.
• Darin Selnick: Retired Air Force officer, long-serving adviser for veterans’ issues, known for his role at Concerned Veterans for America from 2019 to 2024.

Both men have stood for strong national defense, veterans’ rights, and America-first foreign policy—making their suspension a flashpoint in what many now see as a politically charged crackdown.

📌 Final Thoughts:

With three senior officials suspended in rapid succession—and no clear answers from Pentagon brass—Americans deserve transparency. As investigations unfold, one thing is clear: our national security is too important for politics-as-usual.