Hegseth favors Sean Parnell for Army secretary, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told people close to him that Sean Parnell would be his top choice for secretary of the Army, several senior officials told CBS News.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: CBS News · Sep 3, 2026 at 1:22 PM ET
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Hegseth favors Sean Parnell for Army secretary, sources say(opens original report in a new tab)CBS NewsTier B
Sean Parnell emerges as Hegseth's top Army secretary pick, sources say(opens original report in a new tab)Sources say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth favors Sean Parnell for Secretary of the Army, but it's unclear who President Trump wants. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more. — CBS News
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