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New Military Deputy For Army Acquisition Picked

Defense Daily Staff

Monday, February 10th, 2014

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New Military Deputy For Army Acquisition Picked

Then-Brig. Gen. Michael Williamson Photo: U.S. Army

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel Monday said the president has nominated Maj. Gen. Michael Williamson to a third star and to be the top military adviser to the Army’s acquisition chief. Williamson would be assigned as military deputy/director, Army Acquisition Corps, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology), if approved by the Senate. That position is has been held since Feb. 1 2010 by Lt. Gen. William Phillips. Most recently, Williamson served as deputy commanding…

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