Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced the following Department of Defense Senior Executive Service appointment:
Julie A. Blanks has been assigned as the principal director; and civilian personnel policy and director, Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Washington, District of Columbia. Blanks previously served as the principal director, Civilian Personnel Policy, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Washington, District of Columbia.