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On Friday, Acting Secretary of Defense Chris Miller announced a two-week pause in transition meetings with Joe Biden’s administration transition team, with some Friday meetings already being rescheduled.

In a statement to American Military News, Miller described the move as a “mutually-agreed upon” pause. His statement came just hours after Axios reported the pause caught at least one top Biden official unaware.

Miller said the two-week pause will is to allow requests for information “on OWS and COVID-19 information to guarantee a flawless transition.”

“After the mutually-agreed upon holiday pause, which begins tomorrow, we will continue with the transition and rescheduled meetings from today,” Miller said. “Again, I remain committed to a full and transparent transition – this is what our nation expects and the DoD will deliver AS IT ALWAYS HAS.”

The Pentagon has seen a number of changes in the days since the 2020 election. The day after Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper and appointed Miller to serve in the acting role, three top Pentagon officials resigned. As the acting defense secretary, Miller has also implemented some structural changes within the Pentagon, including an order for civilian Special Operations Command (SOCOM) officials to report directly to him.

Miller has also supported Trump in his efforts to draw down troops deployed abroad. In his first letter to the department as the acting defense secretary, Miller said it is “time to come home” from what he described as “perpetual war.” Just days later, Miller announced the withdrawal of about 2,000 troops from Afghanistan and 500 from Iraq, to be completed by January 15.

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3 top Pentagon officials suddenly resign a day after Trump fired Esper

Three Pentagon officials resigned from the Pentagon on Tuesday, just one day after Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper.

“Today, Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. James Anderson, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security Mr. Joseph Kernan and Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Defense, Jen Stewart submitted letters of resignation,” the Pentagon said in a statement provided to American Military News.

All three officials’ resignations are effective today.

The Pentagon said that Kernan’s resignation was planned for several months. They did not, however, note that Anderson or Stewart’s resignations were planned.

Defense officials told Politico that Anderson stepped down after “repeated disagreements with the White House personnel office.”

Acting Secretary of Defense Miller remarked on the resignations, saying, “I want to thank Dr. Anderson, Admiral Kernan and Jen Stewart for their service to the nation and the Department. Over their careers each has contributed greatly to the national defense and the future of the Department of Defense. We wish them the best in their next endeavors.”

Anderson, who was in his position for nine months, will be replaced with retired Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata.

“I am particularly grateful to have been entrusted with leading the dedicated men and women of Policy, who play a key role in our Nation’s security,” Anderson wrote in his resignation letter, which was obtained by Politico. “Now, as ever, our long-term success depends on adhering to the U.S. Constitution all public servants swear to support and defend.”

Stewart will be replaced with Kash Patel, and Kernan will be replaced with Ezra Cohen-Watnick.

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Smith said the resignation of Anderson was alarming.