Defense Secretary Mark Esper's chief of staff is stepping down
Eric Chewning, chief of staff to Defense Secretary Mark Esper, is stepping down at the end of the month, the latest in a series of high-profile civilians to leave the Pentagon.
"I’m grateful for Eric's professionalism, judgment, and leadership over the last seven months as I moved into the Secretary of Defense role," Esper said in a statement Monday. "In an incredibly demanding job, Eric has been a source of calm and tireless work. We wish him all the best upon his return to the private sector."
Chewning's replacement, Stewart, has identified a personal interest in cybersecurity issues and in making the Pentagon more efficient. The move marks a major personnel step for Esper as he comes up on his six-month mark in the top job. since 2017, including when he served as chairman before the Democratic takeover of the House, playing a role in his efforts to boost defense spending.She is also a familiar face inside the Pentagon, where she was a senior adviser to then-Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joe Dunford.
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