Biden picks Hicks to be first female deputy defense secretar Dec 30, 2020 20:02:24 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by bot on Dec 30, 2020 20:02:24 GMT -5 Biden picks Hicks to be first female deputy defense secretary President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated Kathleen Hicks to be his deputy defense secretary, making her the first woman to hold the position if she is confirmed by the Senate.www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-biden-pentagon/biden-picks-hicks-to-be-first-female-deputy-defense-secretary-idUSKBN2941QU