| Anthony M. Kurta | |
|---|---|
| File:Anthony Kurta 611557-I-YGT09-203.jpg | |
| Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 20, 2017 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, Personnel and Readiness Nominee | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office Pending Senate confirmation | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Personnel Policy | |
In office September 8, 2014 – January 20, 2017 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Columbia Falls, Montana |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Secretary of Defense Meritorious Civilian Service Award Distinguished Service Medal |
Anthony Kurta is a retired United States Navy Rear Admiral and government official. Currently serving as the Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, he is President Donald Trump's nominee to become Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.[1] Kurta previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Personnel Policy and Director of Navy Flag Officer Management and Development.
Kurta served 32 years on active duty as a Navy Surface Warfare Officer, during which time he commanded the USS Sentry (MCM-3), USS Guardian (MCM-5), USS Warrior (MCM-10), USS Carney, Destroyer Squadron Two Four, and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. He is a recipient of the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and the Secretary of Defense Meritorious Civilian Service Award.[2]
References[]
- ↑ Tritten, Travis (July 20, 2017). "Trump nominates Robert Wilkie, Anthony Kurta to head Pentagon personnel and readiness". Washington Examiner. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-nominates-robert-wilkie-anthony-kurta-to-head-pentagon-personnel-and-readiness/article/2629206. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
- ↑ "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts". The White House. July 19, 2017. https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/07/19/president-donald-j-trump-announces-intent-nominate-personnel-key. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
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