Biden Nominates Christine Wormuth as First Female U.S. Army Secretary
[Asia Economy Reporter Suyeon Woo] U.S. President Joe Biden nominated Christine Wormuth as Secretary of the Army on the 12th (local time), according to ABC News and Bloomberg.
If this nomination passes the Senate, the first female Secretary of the Army in U.S. history will be appointed.
Christine Wormuth, former Deputy Secretary of Defense, nominated by President Joe Biden as Secretary of the Army / Photo by Yonhap News
View original imageWormuth served as the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy from 2014 to 2016 during the Barack Obama administration, and currently serves as the Director of the International Security and Defense Policy Center at the RAND Corporation, a civilian think tank.
On the same day, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said in a statement, "Christine is a devoted patriot who has dedicated herself to the safety of the nation," adding, "Her deep expertise will be crucial in addressing today's challenges from China and global threats from Russia, Iran, and North Korea."
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He continued, "If this nomination is confirmed, there is no doubt that she will lead the soldiers as Secretary of the Army and represent their families with honor and dignity," explaining the background of the nomination.
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