American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 5, 2014 – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
swore in his new deputy, Bob Work, during a ceremony in the Pentagon this
morning.
Work -- who replaces Christine H. Fox, who agreed to serve
as the interim deputy defense secretary when Ash Carter stepped down last year
-- took the oath of office and immediately went down the hall to begin his new
job.
President Barack Obama nominated Work -- a career Marine
artillery officer -- for the position in February. He served as undersecretary
of the Navy from 2009 to 2013. The Senate confirmed him as the new deputy
defense secretary last week.
In a statement, Work said it was an honor to be confirmed as
the nation’s 32nd deputy secretary of defense.
“I am humbled by the confidence President Obama and
Secretary Hagel have placed in me and pledge to do everything possible to help
maintain America's military edge,” he said. “Ash Carter and Christine Fox both
distinguished themselves while serving as deputy secretary and have left a
legacy of excellence.
“I look forward to following in their footsteps,” he
continued, “and ensuring our service members, civilians and contractors have
everything they need to protect our great nation and accomplish what we ask of
them.”
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