Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Elevates Special Operations Leadership to Revitalize the Legacy of the Office of Strategic Services

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Pete Hegseth issued a memorandum elevating the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, describing the move as a revival of the Office of Strategic Services legacy. The change concerns civilian oversight and leadership of U.S. special operations forces.

Access the memo HERE. Release Immediate Release Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Elevates Special Operations Leadership to Revitalize the Legacy of the Office of Strategic Services Nov. 12, 2026 | https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4643910/secretary-of-war-pete-hegseth-elevates-special-operations-leadership-to-revital/ Marking a historic shift in the civilian oversight of our nation’s elite forces, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth issued a memorandum last week to elevate the Assistant Secretary of … Read more The post Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Elevates Special Operations Leadership to Revitalize the Legacy of the Office of Strategic Services appeared first on Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University.