The following is the July 15, 2019 message to the Department of Defense from Acting Secretary of Defense Richard V. Spencer.
MEMORANDUM FOR ALL MILITARY PERSONNEL AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EMPLOYEES
SUBJECT: Assumption of Duties as Acting Secretary of Defense
Effective immediately, I have assumed the duties of Acting Secretary of Defense.
My service as Acting Secretary of Defense affords the U.S. Senate the opportunity to provide advice and consent on the President?s nominee to serve as the next...