Latest "nomination" stories

U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander of the 7th Fleet, speaks to the crew of mine-countermeasures ship during a tour in June 2022.

Biden taps 7th Fleet commander Thomas for information warfare post

If confirmed, Navy Vice Adm. Karl Thomas would succeed Vice Adm. Jeffrey Trussler, who took the post in June 2020.

By Colin Demarest

2 weeks ago

White House nominates Franchetti for vice chief of naval operations

If confirmed, Franchetti would become the second woman to serve as the Navy's second highest ranking officer.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz and Leo Shane III

11 months ago

Congress to vet nominees for Air Force secretary, two more key DoD positions next week

Frank Kendall, Heidi Shyu and Susanna Blume will testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee at a joint confirmation hearing May 25.

By Rachel S. Cohen

22 months ago

Trump picks Army official for sustainment job; intel nominee coming soon

Two current officials in the Pentagon are set to get new job titles.

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago

Pentagon No. 2 confirmed by Senate

The Pentagon's top two leaders are in place for the first time this year.

By Aaron Mehta and Joe Gould

4 years ago

Inside the process of confirming a Defense Secretary Shanahan

Patrick Shanahan expects to have his nomination "completed here shortly." But what does that process entail?

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago