FEDERALhearing transcript

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

October 28, 2021

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The Frame

What this does

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

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

John Sherman

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

Ashish Vazirani

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

Carrie Ricci

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

What changed

Last recorded activity October 28, 2021.

What's next

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Summary

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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www.govinfo.gov

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