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Immediate Release

New Officials Sworn-In at the Department of Defense

The following individuals have been sworn-in virtually or in-person from March 16, 2021, through March 29, 2021. 

  • Barbara McQuiston, Director of Defense Research and Engineering for Research and Technology, serving as performing the duties of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering
  • Kevin Fashola, Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs
  • Jennifer Sosa, Deputy, White House Liaison Office

For the lists of personnel sworn-in previously, please see the releases on Jan. 20, 2021, Feb. 9, 2021, Feb. 16, 2021, Feb. 22, 2021, March 1, 2021March 9, 2021 and March 15, 2021