Robert G. Salesses
Profile
Robert G. Salesses is a senior American federal official currently serving as the Director of Administration and Management at the U.S. Department of Defense. A former U.S. Marine Corps officer, he has held numerous high-level civilian positions within the Department of Defense, including serving as the Acting Secretary of Defense in January 2025. Throughout his distinguished career, he has overseen complex logistical, financial, and security operations for the Pentagon and has been recognized with multiple honors, including the Presidential Rank Award.
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- Education
- Rhode Island College (Bachelor of Arts in Management and Economics); Naval War College (Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies)
- Career
- U.S. Marine Corps officer, Special Assistant for the Homeland Security Task Force, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Defense Continuity and Mission Assurance, Deputy Director of Washington Headquarters Services
