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This rude American was none other than President Barack Obama’s defense secretary, Robert Gates. As a holdover from the George W. Bush administration, Gates was a figure with unassailable bipartisan ...

A defense official confirmed to Military.com ... disparities for civilians and generals that arose when then-Secretary Bob Gates was living in military housing. Comparing the rate Hegseth will ...

"We welcome DOGE to the Pentagon," said Secretary Pete Hegseth ... a defense software company, worked for three Defense secretaries going back to Robert Gates. She says the biggest savings will be ...