I don't really know. That's my husbands opinion. I'll ask if there's some kind of written law or anything. We were talking about this nomination specifically because I thought it was some kind of joke at first. He likes the idea. I think a lot of enlisted soldiers will like it. There are so many toxic leaders in the military right now. Colonels wanting that first star who will do whatever they're told to get it. Generals looking for million dollar positions when they retire. It needs to change.

I think the way the media portrays some of these positions is not exactly how they actually work. Take for example the Joint Chiefs. The media made it sound like Milley had so much authority to do this and that. He was in a completely advisory position with little to no authority at all.

I say give Pete a chance, if it doesn't work out, Trump will replace him.

Follow up and I'll quit bugging you.

There's a big distrust in this country about having military members controlling the military. Think about countries where this happens ie Libya, Pakistan, Myanmar. The secretaries in these positions are generally civilian or former military members that have been out of the service for at least seven years to help keep a balance of power. They can sign a waiver and get a general approved that's active duty. Mattis would be an example of that but it's pretty rare. Take a look at the Secretary of the Army, Secretary of the Navy, or Secretary of the Air Force. They are often civilians filling these roles with no military background. Christine Wormuth, the current Sec of Army, has no background in the military. She does have two four star generals and the sgt major of the Army working for her to help guide policy. That's what my husband meant by the sec def is supposed to be a civilian job.