But there are daring and courageous individuals that believe they can find those views on their own two-feet. These are the individuals we hear incredible and inspiring stories about. Reaching summit on the highest mountains in the world from Everest to K2 are extraordinary feats.
McDonoughâs move is part of a broader second-term reshuffling of Obamaâs Cabinet and senior leadership team, as the current chief of staff, Jack Lew, prepares for confirmation hearings to become the next Treasury secretary.
The United States Secretary of Defense is the head of the Department of Defense. The current Secretary of Defense is Chuck Hagel, who was nominated by President Barack H. Obama and approved by the US Senate on February 27, 2013.