Jules W. Hurst III
Appearance
Jules W. Hurst III | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2025 | |
Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness | |
In office March 17, 2025 – July 21, 2025 | |
Preceded by | Darin Selnick (acting) |
Succeeded by | Anthony Tata |
Personal details | |
Born | Virginia, United States |
Jules W. Hurst III is an American politician who served as the acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness at the U.S. Department of Defense from March 17 to July 21, 2025.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]Hurst is from Virginia.[3] He is a graduate of the College of William and Mary as well as George Washington University.[4][5]
Career
[edit]Hurst worked as a defense fellow and policy advisor for Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jules W. Hurst III".
- ^ "Hurst Sworn In as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Readiness | AFCEA International". www.afcea.org. March 26, 2025. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ "PN60-10 - Nomination of Jules Hurst III for Department of Defense, 119th Congress (2025-2026)". www.congress.gov. March 31, 2025. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ "Alumni Achievement Award | Graduate School of Political Management | College of Professional Studies | The George Washington University". Graduate School of Political Management | College of Professional Studies. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ "Jules W. Hurst III". May 16, 2025.
- ^ Gertz, Bill. "Pentagon swears in 32 new Trump appointees for top defense posts". The Washington Times. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ Oglesby, Amber. "159th Fighter Wing showcases foreign, domestic capabilities – Louisiana National Guard". Retrieved May 16, 2025.