Defense Deputy Decides to Depart
Defense Secretary Robert Gates may have agreed to stick around in the Obama administration, but that doesn't mean that other high-ranking Pentagon officials will remain in their jobs.
Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England announced Tuesday that he will not continue serving with Gates under Obama.
"It’s time for me to leave," England said. "When I came into government in early 2001, I anticipated serving for two to four years. After almost eight years, it’s now time for me to turn over the reins to a successor. Also, it’s most appropriate for the new administration to name its own deputy.”
England, of course, oversaw the Pentagon's efforts to implement the controversial National Security Personnel System for its civilian employees -- and, most recently, its decision to drop plans to convert employees represented by labor unions to the system.
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Wise Old Owl Posted Wednesday, December 3, 2008 7:49 AMThank God..
GovExec Reader Posted Wednesday, December 3, 2008 8:50 AMHoRAY! Finally gone!!
US Posted Wednesday, December 3, 2008 11:27 AMCan someone show Dr. Chu the door?
Bob McNulty Posted Wednesday, December 3, 2008 12:50 PMIt's a got to go situation.
Gordo - bad job for the Navy, bad job as SECDEF. Your string has run out.
seeya!
Iggs
Bob Iggleman Posted Wednesday, December 3, 2008 2:18 PMI am sorry to hear Secretary England won't stay but I certainly understand. He has done a wonderful job for civilians and I appreciate all his hard work and support!
Army Civilian Posted Wednesday, December 24, 2008 11:12 AMGordon England Leaving along with Bush and Cheney. A Win, Win, Win for working people. Good riddance, take NSPS with you.
good bye Posted Saturday, December 27, 2008 10:07 AMThe posts on the DOD assistant Sec changes seem to be accurate as viewed from the field and outside the Pentagon. My observation of Mr. Gates is he has done well, and a marked imrovement with no surprise he was chosen to stay on in the next adm.
Jesse McGaha Posted Tuesday, January 6, 2009 11:08 AM