Defense Innovation Unit Head to Retire in September

May 9, 2022
Congress/DoD | Installation Innovation | Installation Innovation Forum | On Base

The head of the Defense Innovation Unit will leave his post in September, a DOD spokesperson confirmed Friday, according to Defense News, confirming a Politico report. Michael Brown has been DIU director since 2018.

Politico reported Brown is leaving because of a “glaring weakness in modernizing DOD,” citing an email Brown sent to coworkers.

Preston Dunlap, the former head of the Pentagon’s technological innovation initiatives, resigned last month, saying “much more must be done if DOD is going to regrow its thinning technological edge,” as On Base reported.

Progress on DOD’s modernization efforts will be a key discussion topic at ADC Installation Innovation Forum this fall in Phoenix.

Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haley Stevens

May 9, 2022
Congress/DoD | Installation Innovation | Installation Innovation Forum | On Base

Recent News

Guard May Be Without Permanent Leader This Summer

Guard May Be Without Permanent Leader This Summer

Jul 26, 2024

The White House Tuesday nominated Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Nordhaus, currently at NORAD, to serve as the next head of the National Guard Bureau when Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson retires in early August, along with the current acting vice chief also retires that day. The...

Snap of the Week

Snap of the Week

Jul 26, 2024

Marines assigned to Marine Recruiting Station Baltimore observe a fair attendee conducting the pull-up challenge at the annual York State Fair in Pennsylvania July 20. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

In Our Communities

In Our Communities

Jul 25, 2024

Fort Hood Shooting Survivor Hosts Concert in New York to Fund Fisher House Last Saturday, Olean, New York saw the Southern Tier Wounded Warrior Benefit Concert at Bradner Stadium, which featured food, games, and live performances. The event was organized by Fort Hood,...

PAST STORIES