White House Nominates Lt. Gen. David N. Miller Jr. to Lead U.S. Space Command
The White House has nominated Lt. Gen. David N. Miller Jr. to lead U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM), succeeding Gen. Stephen Whiting, who is expected to retire by January 2027. Miller, currently deputy chief of space operations for strategy, plans, programs, and requirements, would become the fourth commander since SPACECOM's reestablishment in 2019 if confirmed by the Senate. Chief of Space Operations Gen. Douglas Schiess praised Miller as an "exceptional Guardian." A confirmation hearing has not yet been scheduled.
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White House nominates Lt. Gen. David N. Miller Jr. to lead US Space Command
The White House has nominated Lt. Gen. David N. Miller Jr. to lead the U.S. Space Command, according to a congressional notice reported by Defense News on September 30, 2026. Miller, currently the deputy chief of Space Operations for Strategy, Plans, Programs and Requirements, would succeed Gen. Stephen Whiting, who is retiring at the end of the year or early next year. If confirmed by the Senate, Miller would become the fourth commander of SPACECOM since its reestablishment in 2019. Chief of Space Operations Gen. Douglas Schiess praised Miller as an 'exceptional guardian' and a strong candidate for the joint leadership role. The nomination follows the recent revelation by Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink that the department has deployed on-orbit space control weapons for deterrence. Officials have emphasized space's critical role in recent missions, including Operation Epic Fury, with Schiess stating that guardians are delivering 'spacepower directly into the fight.' A formal confirmation hearing has not yet been scheduled by the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Read sourceWhite House nominates Lt. Gen. David N. Miller Jr. to lead US Space Command
The White House has nominated Lt. Gen. David N. Miller Jr. to lead the U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM), according to a congressional notice. Miller currently serves as deputy chief of Space Operations for Strategy, Plans, Programs and Requirements. If confirmed by the Senate, he would succeed Gen. Stephen Whiting, who is retiring at the end of the year or early next year. Chief of Space Operations Gen. Douglas Schiess praised Miller as an exceptional Guardian and a strong candidate for the joint leadership role. Miller previously commanded Space Operations Command at Peterson Space Force Base and held various command roles. The nomination comes as U.S. leaders emphasize space's role in defense, following the Air Force Secretary's revelation of on-orbit space control weapons. Officials highlighted space capabilities as essential during Operation Epic Fury. Miller would become the fourth commander of SPACECOM since its reestablishment in 2019. A confirmation hearing has not yet been scheduled by the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Read sourceWhite House Nominates Lt. Gen. David Miller to Lead U.S. Space Command
The White House has nominated Lt. Gen. David N. Miller Jr. to lead U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM), succeeding Gen. Stephen Whiting, who is expected to retire by January 2027. The nomination notice appeared in the Congressional Record on Sept. 29, with confirmation from U.S. Space Command and the Space Force on Sept. 30. Chief of Space Operations Gen. Douglas Schiess praised Miller as an 'exceptional Guardian' and a 'strong candidate' for the joint leadership role. Miller, currently the Space Force's deputy chief of space operations for strategy, plans, programs, and requirements, is a career space operator with prior command of Space Operations Command and roles in space control and missile operations. If confirmed, he would become SPACECOM's fourth leader since 2018 and its third from the Space Force, taking command as the U.S. military emphasizes offensive space operations. Pentagon officials noted space assets played a key role in operations against Iran, and Air Force Secretary Troy Meink acknowledged the Space Force operates 'space control weapons' in orbit. Miller will also oversee construction of SPACECOM's first purpose-built headquarters at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, with relocation from Colorado scheduled to conclude by 2031.
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White House Nominates Lt. Gen. David Miller to Lead U.S. Space Command
The White House has nominated Lt. Gen. David N. Miller Jr. to lead U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM), succeeding Gen. Stephen Whiting, who is expected to retire by January 2027. The nomination notice appeared in the Congressional Record on Sept. 29, with confirmation from SPACECOM and the Space Force on Sept. 30. Chief of Space Operations Gen. Douglas Schiess praised Miller as an 'exceptional Guardian' and a strong candidate for the joint leadership role. Miller, currently deputy chief of space operations for strategy, plans, programs, and requirements, is a career space operator with prior command of Space Operations Command and roles at U.S. Space Command and Air Force headquarters. If confirmed, he would become SPACECOM's fourth leader since 2019 and its third from the Space Force. Charles Galbreath of the Mitchell Institute called Miller a 'straightforward leader' and welcomed continued partnership between the Space Force and SPACECOM. Miller would oversee construction of SPACECOM's new headquarters at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, with relocation from Colorado slated to conclude by 2031. The article notes increasing U.S. reliance on space capabilities, including offensive operations, as highlighted by Air Force Secretary Troy Meink's acknowledgment of space control weapons and Gen. Whiting's advocacy for improved space domain awareness and targeting.
White House Nominates Lt. Gen. David Miller to Lead U.S. Space Command
The White House has nominated Lt. Gen. David N. Miller Jr. to lead U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM), succeeding Gen. Stephen Whiting, who is expected to retire by January 2027. Miller, currently the Space Force's deputy chief of space operations for strategy, plans, programs, and requirements, is a career space operator with prior command of Space Operations Command and roles at U.S. Space Command. If confirmed, he would become SPACECOM's fourth leader since its reestablishment in 2019 and its third from the Space Force. Charles Galbreath of the Mitchell Institute praised Miller as a 'straightforward leader' and welcomed another Guardian in the top job. The nomination comes as the U.S. military's reliance on space capabilities intensifies, with top Pentagon officials noting the role of space assets in operations against Iran and Air Force Secretary Troy Meink acknowledging the existence of 'space control weapons.' Miller would also oversee construction of SPACECOM's first purpose-built headquarters at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, with relocation from Colorado expected by 2031. Whiting, the outgoing commander, has advocated for improved space domain awareness and targeting capabilities.