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Former Army secretary praises Ukraine in 1st public appearance since resigning

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What happened

During his 18 months as Army secretary, Dan Driscoll pushed the U.S. military to apply lessons from the war in Ukraine.

Key facts

  • During his 18 months as Army secretary, Dan Driscoll pushed the U.S. military to apply lessons from the war in Ukraine.
  • Reported by CBS News and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:24:12 UTC.

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  1. Ukraine faces 'toughest winter' since Russia's full-scale invasion, UN official tells BBC

  2. Bolsonaro’s son surges in run to free the former president

  3. Putin says European troop deployment in Ukraine would be ‘war against Russia’

  4. 5 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine as Putin warns Europe against sending troops

  5. Iran, UAE hold first talks at BRICS summit since conflict began

  6. Former Army secretary praises Ukraine in 1st public appearance since resigning

  7. Only Roland Garros towel left, says Ukraine tennis player after Russian strike hits flat

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