DOD announces new senior appointments

The Defense Department announced the appointments of several senior officials Tuesday.

Addison Davis has been selected to be principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for energy, installations, and environment, according to a Pentagon statement.  Davis was previously chief executive officer for the U.S. Army Reserve and served as deputy assistant secretary of the Army for environment, safety, and occupational health.

Charles Drummond has been selected to be deputy assistant secretary of defense for force education and training, according to DOD. Drummond was most recently branch head of Navy education strategy and policy.

Richard Landolt, a retired rear admiral, has been selected to be the defense adviser to the NATO ambassador, DOD states. Landolt was most recently executive director of public safety for the city of Mobile, AL.

Matthew Shipley has been selected to be deputy assistant secretary of defense for force readiness, according to DOD. Shipley was most recently military legislative assistant to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). Previously, Shipley served for 20 years in the Navy.

John Stopher has been selected to be director of the principal DOD space adviser's staff, according to the statement. Stopher was previously budget director for the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.