Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has revoked the security protections and clearance of retired Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley.

Brown saluted Hegseth as his motorcade arrived, then shook his hand as the two exchanged pleasantries. With Brown by his side, Hegseth approached a line of waiting reporters and took several questions, including one on whether he intends to fire the general.

Brown met Hegseth outside the Pentagon’s river entrance for the secretary’s first official arrival to the building and briefly spoke to reporters.

The Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly started his work and has recently announced about the revocation of personal security detail and security clearance as well of retired Army General Mark Milley while there are some significant tensions growing between Mark Milley and US President Donald Trump.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is revoking the security clearance and personal security detail for retired Army General and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley, a Pentagon spokesperson said in a statement on Tuesday.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an investigation into retired general Mark Milley — who often clashed with President Trump — and determine whether he should be reduced in rank.

Gen. Mark Milley, a frequent target Trump’s, will lose his security detail and face an inspector general investigation, said a senior defense official.

( The Hill) – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to announce the immediate rescission of the personal security detail and security clearance for former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired Army Gen. Mark Milley, several news outlets report .

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pulling security protections and clearance for Gen. Mark Milley, retired Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, and has ordered the Pentagon’s inspector general to review Milley’s actions while serving as the nation’s top uniformed officer to determine if a demotion is warranted.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is revoking Gen. Mark Milley's personal security detail and clearance — and the former Joint Chiefs of Staff chair faces a review that could result in a rank demotion, the Pentagon announced Tuesday night.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told Gen. Mark A. Milley, retired chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, that he is removing his security detail, revoking his security clearance, and ordering an inspector-general inquiry into his record,