Miller elevates top special operations civilian

By Tony Bertuca / November 18, 2020 at 1:28 PM
Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller announced today he is raising the top special operations civilian to be on par with a military service secretary, meaning the official would report directly to him and bypass the under secretary of defense for policy. Miller, a former Army special operator who previously served in Afghanistan, made the announcement today at Ft. Bragg, NC. "I am here today to announce that I have directed the special operations civilian leadership to report directly to me...

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