Trump Taps Green Beret Derrick Anderson as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low

The Green Beret Steps into the Pentagon’s Arena

In a move that has sent a few ripples through the defense community, President Donald Trump has nominated Derrick Anderson to serve as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict (ASD SO/LIC). This position, pivotal in overseeing the nation’s elite military units and unconventional warfare strategies, awaits Senate confirmation.

Anderson’s nomination comes at a time when the U.S. faces complex global threats requiring agile and adaptive military responses. His extensive background in special operations positions him as a candidate uniquely suited to navigate the challenges ahead.

From Virginia Roots to Special Forces

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