David N. Miller
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David N. Miller Jr. (born c. 1971) is a United States Space Force lieutenant general who has served as the commander of Space Operations Command. He previously served as the director of operations, training, and force development of the United States Space Command.
David N. Miller | |
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Nickname(s) | Rock[1] |
Born | c. 1971 (age 52–53) Newburgh, New York, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
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Years of service | 1993–2021 (Air Force)
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Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | |
Battles/wars | Operation Inherent Resolve |
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Miller's opening statement at a House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee hearing on the FY2024 missile budget request Recorded April 18, 2023 |
Miller is a native of Newburgh, New York. He was commissioned into the United States Air Force in 1993 after graduating from Lafayette College. He is a career missile and space operations officer who has commanded the 2nd Range Operations Squadron, 21st Operations Group, and 460th Space Wing. He also served as the senior military assistant to Secretary Barbara Barrett.
Miller led the reestablishment of the U.S. Space Command. He transferred into the Space Force in 2021 as a major general. In 2024, he was promoted to lieutenant general and became the second commander of Space Operations Command.