Brett Sylvia

U.S. Army Lieutenant General

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Born: September 12, 1972, Missouri

Education: United States Military Academy, Missouri University of Science and Technology, School of Advanced Military Studies

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Pentagon and Justice Department build joint task force to prosecute media leaks

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Fired by the Pentagon on Oct. 29, 2026, over leaks

The Justice Department withdrew grand-jury subpoenas against four New York Times reporters on July 23, after a federal judge questioned how prosecutors obtained them. The subpoenas had sought testimony and phone records tied to the paper's reporting on security gaps in the Qatari-donated Air Force One.

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