Recently confirmed by the Senate, former marine and GW Professor Robert O. Work will join the Obama administration as Undersecretary of the Navy.
He will become the second-highest ranking civilian in the Department of the Navy, reporting directly to the Secretary of the Navy.
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"The Elliott School's faculty is comprised of superb scholars and policy practitioners who are dedicated to bringing substantive knowledge and analytical rigor to bear on real-world problems. Mr. Work's appointment reflects his formidable policy expertise as well as his commendable commitment to public service," Michael E. Brown, dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs said in a statement released to the press. "The Elliott School community wishes him the best as he takes on his important responsibilities in the Department of the Navy."
Work, who among other things taught a defense analysis course at GW, told a Senate Armed Services Committee that his experience in government as an active-duty soldier, military officer, strategist and analyst prepares him for the post.
During the hearing he promised to work for the better treatment of servicemen and women.
"I will also work hard with the secretary of the Navy to ensure that our nearly 11,000 wounded warriors receive the best care possible, and that the families of our fallen are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve," Work said in a university press release.
Four Assistant Secretaries will report to Professor Work.
-Jesse Regis
He will become the second-highest ranking civilian in the Department of the Navy, reporting directly to the Secretary of the Navy.
[caption id="attachment_2107" align="alignright" width="146" caption="Professor Work will become the Undersecretary of the Navy. Photo courtesy of GW News Center"]
[/caption]"The Elliott School's faculty is comprised of superb scholars and policy practitioners who are dedicated to bringing substantive knowledge and analytical rigor to bear on real-world problems. Mr. Work's appointment reflects his formidable policy expertise as well as his commendable commitment to public service," Michael E. Brown, dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs said in a statement released to the press. "The Elliott School community wishes him the best as he takes on his important responsibilities in the Department of the Navy."
Work, who among other things taught a defense analysis course at GW, told a Senate Armed Services Committee that his experience in government as an active-duty soldier, military officer, strategist and analyst prepares him for the post.
During the hearing he promised to work for the better treatment of servicemen and women.
"I will also work hard with the secretary of the Navy to ensure that our nearly 11,000 wounded warriors receive the best care possible, and that the families of our fallen are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve," Work said in a university press release.
Four Assistant Secretaries will report to Professor Work.
-Jesse Regis
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