New Assignments

The Pentagon announced a host of senior executive service assignments and reassignments today, including that of Zachary Mears, who has been assigned as the deputy chief of staff for the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

"Mears will also continue to perform the duties of his previous position as special assistant to the deputy secretary of defense (chief of staff), Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense," according to a Defense Department notice.

Meanwhile, Karen Hughto has been appointed to the SES and assigned as deputy general counsel for the Washington Headquarters Services and Pentagon Force Protection Agency. She previously served as senior-level attorney adviser.

The full announcement concerning other assignments can be accessed here.