Entity: Department of Defense

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Flynn-Kislyak Transcripts

May 22, 2020
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking any transcripts of calls between Michael Flynn and Russian Ambassador Kislyak in December 2016.

News Roundup: One Firing, Multiple Scandals

May 22, 2020
Trump's firing of the State Department's inspector general has unearthed a series of concerning stories about the conduct of the very person who pressed for the firing — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Portion of Michael Flynn’s SF-86 Security Form Regarding Contacts with Turkish Officials

May 19, 2020
FOIA to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Defense seeking the portion of Michael Flynn’s security clearance form where he would have been required to disclose his contacts with Turkish officials, in light of reports that Turkey attempted to influence the Trump campaign through Flynn.

No Records Response from DOD Regarding Captain Crozier’s Farewell Communications

May 19, 2020
The Department of Defense stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for any farewell email messages or memoranda written by Captain Brett Crozier following his dismissal from his position on the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt.

FOIA to DOD Seeking Records Concerning JEDI Contract Withheld Under the Presidential Communications Privilege

May 19, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Defense seeking any documents withheld from the Inspector General’s review of the award of the JEDI contract under assertion of the Presidential Communications Privilege.

American Oversight Requests Expedition of Requests for Records of Pompeo Complaints

May 18, 2020
News reports have indicated that Trump's move to oust the State Department's inspector general was urged by Secretary Mike Pompeo.

News Roundup: Who Will Watch the Inspectors General?

May 8, 2020
Every week seems to bring a new example of President Donald Trump’s disdain — or fear — of independent oversight.

No Records Response from DOD Regarding the Resignation Letter of Rear Admiral Collin Green

May 6, 2020
The Department of Defense stated that it did not have any records responsive to American Oversight's request for the resignation letter of Rear Admiral Collin Green in light of the president’s intervention in high-profile discipline matters.

Rejection from Navy Regarding Communiques Sent by Acting Sec. Modly to Navy Personnel

May 5, 2020
The Navy rejected American Oversight's request for any communiques or “vectors” sent by Acting Navy Secretary Modly to personnel during his tenure. American Oversight sought these records in light of the dismissal of Captian Crozier of the USS Theodore Roosevelt.

FOIA to Marine Corps Seeking Records Regarding Incidents of White Supremacist or Pro-Nazi Activity Among Military Personnel

May 4, 2020
FOIA request to the U.S. Marine Corps seeking reports, studies, or data concerning incidents of white supremacist, white nationalist, white separatist, far-right, alt-right, or pro-Nazi activity or ideology among military personnel.