Jessica L. Wright

Jessica L. Wright
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
In office
January 1, 2013 – March 31, 2015
Acting: January 1, 2013 – June 25, 2014
President Barack Obama
Preceded by Erin C. Conaton
Succeeded by Robert Wilkie
United States Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs
In office
May 25, 2012 – October 15, 2012
President Barack Obama
Preceded by Dennis M. McCarthy
Succeeded by Todd A. Weiler
50th Adjutant General of Pennsylvania
In office
February 3, 2004 – October 29, 2010
Governor Ed Rendell
Preceded by William B. Lynch
Succeeded by Stephen Sischo
Personal details
Born Jessica Lynn Garfola
(1952-11-02) November 2, 1952
Monessen, Pennsylvania
Spouse(s) Charles Edwin Wright
Alma mater Alderson–Broaddus College
Webster University
U.S. Army War College
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch Pennsylvania Army National Guard
Years of service 1975–2010
Rank Major general
Awards Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal

Jessica Lynn Wright (née Garfola; born November 2, 1952) was the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness of the United States Department of Defense.[1] She retired at the end of March 2015, succeeded by Brad Carson as Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.[2] Laura Junor is the Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.[3]

Wright was previously the Adjutant General of Pennsylvania for the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.[3][4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Senate committee approves seven Pentagon nominees". Reuters. May 15, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
  2. ↑ Tilghman, Andrew (8 August 2017). "Former congressman tapped for top Pentagon personnel post".
  3. 1 2 "Pentagon personnel chief steps down". March 20, 2015.
  4. ↑ "General Jessica Wright - Adjutant General of Military & Veterans Affairs". Governor's Cabinet Officials. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  5. ↑ Murphy, Jan (September 27, 2010). "Pennsylvania Adjutant General Jessica Wright departing for a top Pentagon job". The Patriot-News. Retrieved March 26, 2012.


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