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Follow on Google News | The Defense Threat Reduction Agency And US Strategic Command Center-WMD Leadership Changing HandsThe ceremony, co-hosted by the honorable Frank Kendall, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics and Admiral Cecil D. Haney, Commander, U.S. Strategic Command, was held before an audience of over 300 service members and Department of Defense civilians and webcast to DTRA/SCC-WMD’ Mr. Myers was DTRA/SCC-WMD’ “DTRA is performing exceptionally well; this is a fantastic organization,” Haney echoed Kendall’s remarks, saying “Myers’ outstanding leadership was critical in his role at the DTRA in countering some of the most dangerous technologies and threats facing our nation and the international community at large” General Horner is an Air Force Academy graduate whose background includes positions in operations, intelligence, command and control, and manpower/personnel. He has commanded a fighter squadron, warfare group, operations wing, the USAF Recruiting Service, and served as Deputy Foreign Policy Advisor at U.S. European Command. A command pilot with over 4,000 flight hours, he deployed and flew combat missions over Iraq, the Balkans, and Afghanistan. “I’d like to personally thank Director Myers for his leadership and vision,” said Horner. “We are well prepared to address the critical WMD threat that face our country and that of our allies.” Myers concluded the ceremony by thanking his family, friends and staff. “Our biggest and greatest asset is our people. It is an understatement to say that I am proud of what we have accomplished together. These last 6 1/2 years have been the best and most rewarding professional experience of my life, and this workforce and leadership team truly makes the world a safer place each day.” End
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