Biden nominates former California congressman to take over Pentagon’s personnel office 2 days ago Former Rep. Gil Cisneros stands in front of the Capitol during a week of orientation for incoming members in November 2018. On Monday, President Joe Biden nominated him to oversee the Pentagon s personnel and readiness office. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)
Former Congressman Gil Cisneros has been tapped by President Joe Biden to lead the Pentagon’s Personnel and Readiness office, the latest in a series of leadership moves for the Department of Defense. Cisneros, 50, is a Navy veteran who served two years as a Democratic representative from the Los Angeles area before losing his reelection bid last fall.