The US government is removing Navy Secretary John Phelan and other military leaders from the military, a move that could pose a significant threat to national security and the lives of our military personnel. The sudden dismissal of a service secretary amid active operations sends a destabilizing signal to allies and adversaries alike. This comes as part of a leadership culture driven by internal conflict and suspicion of loyalties to President Donald Trump and General Hegseth. In just eight weeks since the start of the Iran war, they have fired Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, Maj. Gen. William Green, Army’s chief of chaplains; and Gen. David Hodne, a 35-year veteran who led the Army”s Transformation and Training Command, have also been fired or asked to resign. The move risks the stability of the military and economic stability of allies and the rest of the world. The administration has also prioritized military readiness over performance, rather than focusing on the simple details of supply chains rather than on operational operations. There are concerns that the military may be overextended in terms of leadership, munitions, and redundancies.