Pentagon removes senior official from Joint Staff post, sources say

Pentagon removes senior official from Joint Staff post, sources say

U.S. Vice Admiral Fred Kacher has been removed from his position as director of the Joint Staff, a move that follows his December appointment. Two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters that he was not the right fit for the role.

The decision underscores internal leadership changes within the Pentagon’s Joint Staff. Officials have not publicly detailed the reasons beyond suitability for the position.

No further information was immediately available regarding who might replace him or the timing of a potential successor.