Morin Promotion

Air Force Comptroller Jamie Morin has been appointed the service's new acting under secretary, according to an Air Force public affairs statement released this morning. Morin, who has served as the service's top financial manager since 2009, will -- at least temporarily -- fill the role vacated by former under secretary Erin Conaton, who was recently approved by the Senate to become the Defense Department's under secretary for personnel and readiness. If nominated to take over the position on a permanent basis, Morin would also require Senate confirmation.

President Barack Obama appointed him to the role on July 3.

Marilyn Thomas, Morin's deputy in the Air Force comptroller's office, will take over his financial management responsibilities, “except those duties that require action by a Senate-confirmed presidential appointee,” according to the Air Force release.

“I appreciate the opportunity to make a difference for the Air Force and our nation while also digging more deeply into critical issues like space programs, energy efficiency, DOD management reform and the Air Force budget,” Morin said in the statement.