Adam Telle Appointed Acting Army Secretary Following Dan Driscoll’s Departure

South Bend Elkhart, IN, September 3, 2026 — In Washington, Adam Telle has been appointed as the acting Secretary of the Army. The announcement comes after the departure of Dan Driscoll from the position. President Donald Trump made the appointment. Further details regarding the circumstances of Dan Driscoll’s departure were not provided. The specific date of Adam Telle’s assumption of duties as acting Army secretary was not specified. The responsibilities and scope of Adam Telle’s role as acting secretary will involve overseeing the operations and strategic direction of the United States Army during this transitional period. The appointment places Telle in a key leadership role within the Department of Defense. The duration of his tenure as acting secretary was not disclosed. The Army’s leadership structure in Washington will be guided by Telle until a permanent secretary is potentially named or further changes are announced. Details concerning the exact timeline of Driscoll’s departure or Telle’s prior service were not made available in the information provided. The transition aims to ensure continuity in the leadership of the Army.

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