Air force print news (July 29, 2005): Geren designated acting air force secretary.SAN ANTONIO (AFPN AFPN Air Force Print News AFPN American Forces Philippines Network (former AFRTS network in the Philippine Islands ) -- The president designated Pete Geren to be the acting secretary of the Air Force on July 29, replacing Michael L. Dominguez Michael L. Dominguez is the Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness within the United States Department of Defense. He has held that position since his confirmation by the United States Senate on July 11, 2006. . The appointment is in accordance with the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, Air Force officials said. Geren, who was special assistant to the secretary of defense, assumes his new office as directed in Title 10, United States Code Noun 1. United States Code - a consolidation and codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States; is prepared and published by a unit of the United States House of Representatives U. S. and Air Force directives, Air Force officials said. He took the Department of Defense post in September 2001 with responsibilities in the areas of interagency initiatives, legislative affairs, and special projects. A former Texas congressman 1989 to 1997, Geren served on the Armed Services, Science and Technology, and the Public Works and Transportation committees during his tenure. He earned his bachelor of science Noun 1. Bachelor of Science - a bachelor's degree in science BS, SB bachelor's degree, baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies degree from the University of Texas in 1974, and his doctor of jurisprudence from the university's law school in 1978. |
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