The Secretary of Defense, like all cabinet members, is appointed by the President, not elected.
The senior official at the Department of the Army is the Secretary of the Army
The Secretary of the Army.
Secretary of the Army Award for Valor was created on 2002-04-15.
The Secretary of the Army is the cabinet officer charged with the statutory duties associated with the Army. Note that the Secretary of the Army does not direct its operations in battle or defense. The Army is operated by the Department of Defense, and the President is the Comander in Chief of all armed forces. A link to the Wikipedia article on the Secretary of the Army is provided. 29 Jan 2009 -- The above answer is incorrect. The Secretary of the Army is NOT a Cabinet officer. All the Armed Forces (Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force) come under the Secretary of Defense.
Warrant Officers get their authority from the Secretary of the Army, but remain specialists
Secretary of the Army Public Service Award was created in 1998-06.
As I understand the US Military system the heads of Army, Navy, and Air Force are appointed by the Secretary of Army, Secretary of Navy and Secretary of Air Force.
secretary of defense
As I understand the US Military system the heads of Army, Navy, and Air Force are appointed by the Secretary of Army, Secretary of Navy and Secretary of Air Force.
Each union's constitution is different. Consult your local union rep, who can tell you the process specific to your union.
The secretary of defense goes under the executive branch. The president is the one that elects officers of the executive branch.