HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Lt. Gen. David N. Miller Jr. has been nominated to lead U.S. Space Command, the combatant command that is relocating its headquarters to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville.
The Senate received the nomination on Tuesday and referred it to the Armed Services Committee, according to Congress.gov. If confirmed, Miller would succeed Gen. Stephen Whiting.
Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Douglas Schiess announced his support Wednesday on X, calling Miller “an exceptional Guardian who has represented our service with distinction.” Schiess said he believes Miller is a strong candidate for the critical joint leadership role…