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Esper Cites ‘Burnout’ For Recent Resignations Of Several DoD Officials

Esper Cites ‘Burnout’ For Recent Resignations Of Several DoD Officials
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper (DoD photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith)

Defense Secretary Mark Esper acknowledged the recent spate of several high-level Pentagon officials announcing plans over the last week to leave the department, citing the “burnout” associated with such positions. “The constant churn, it happens, it’s the nature of these jobs. They’re demanding jobs. They burn people out very quickly. So it’s something you have to continue to deal with,” Esper said.  Esper’s comments arrive after five Pentagon officials confirmed their departure plans, including Steven Walker, the director of DARPA,…

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