WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF0–July 1, 2011 – New Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta pledged there will be no hollow force on his watch.
The secretary made the commitment in a message to the Defense Department released after he took the oath of office this morning. DOD General Counsel Jeh Johnson administered the oath in the secretary’s office. Taking the oath transferred responsibility for the department from Robert M. Gates.
Panetta also pledged to be a tireless advocate for…
