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Nominations for Key Department of Defense Leadership Positions

Original title: Nominations Of: Mr. John Sherman to Be Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense; Mr. Ashish Vazirani to Be Deputy Under Secretary of Defense and Personnel and Readiness; and Ms. Carrie Ricci to Be General Counsel of the Department of the Army

Record date · October 28, 2021

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What This Bill Does

This document lists the formal nominations of three individuals for high-level leadership roles within the Department of Defense and the Department of the Army.

Why it matters

These nominations determine the individuals responsible for overseeing the Department of Defense's information technology, personnel readiness, and legal counsel for the Army.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

John Sherman

He is the subject of a nomination for a federal leadership role.

Directly affected

Ashish Vazirani

He is the subject of a nomination for a federal leadership role.

Directly affected

Carrie Ricci

She is the subject of a nomination for a federal leadership role.

Key Facts

  • John Sherman is nominated for the position of Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense.
  • Ashish Vazirani is nominated for the position of Deputy Under Secretary of Defense and Personnel and Readiness.
  • Carrie Ricci is nominated for the position of General Counsel of the Department of the Army.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are these individuals being nominated for?
John Sherman is nominated for of the DoD, Ashish Vazirani for for Personnel and Readiness, and Carrie Ricci for of the Army.
Does this document confirm their appointments?
No, this document lists the nominations for these positions, which typically require further confirmation processes.

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Connected Entities

Department of Defense, Carrie Ricci, Ashish Vazirani and 2 more
OrganizationDepartment of Defense“Federal agency overseeing the nominations”Map →
PersonCarrie Ricci“Nominee for General Counsel of the Department of the Army”Map →
PersonAshish Vazirani“Nominee for Deputy Under Secretary of Defense and Personnel and Readiness”Map →
PersonJohn Sherman“Nominee for Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of the Army“Federal agency overseeing the nomination of the General Counsel”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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