Acting Secretary: "I'm Going Off-Script Again"

Christopher C. Miller addresses Mike Pence at the commemoration of the first anniversary of the founding of the United States Space Force. Dec. 18, 2020.

Founded Dec. 20, 2019

Nov. 9, 2020 (D-DAY) -- Christopher C. Miller (age 55) appointed Acting Secretary of Defense.

Miller was born October 15, 1965 in Platteville, Wisconsin, and raised in Iowa City from 1975, attending Iowa City High School. His father was police chief of Iowa City for 13 years who had previously been a law professor in North Carolina. 

In 1987 he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from George Washington University. He was awarded the Gardiner G. Hubbard Memorial Award in U.S. History for having the highest grade point average in the history department.

Dec. 18, 2020 (D-DAY+39) -- Commemoration of the first anniversary of the creation of the United States Space Force as the sixth branch of the U.S. military. 

Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the commemoration. He is introduced by Acting Secretary of Defense Miller.

"Mr. Vice President, I'm going off-script again. I just want to personally thank you. We've been through some stuff. We've gone through some of the most complex military operations this country has ever conducted. Your steady hand,and your leadership during those...was a great source of strength for me. Thank you for your leadership. Thank you for your character. Thank you for your selfless service. Thank you for your commitment. Thank you for being a mentor to me, Mr. Vice President."

Miller's remarks are at 3:00 of this video:

Personal note: Miller is my type of guy.  Class of '83? Freshman at GWU when I was in D.C?  I get him.