Derrick Anderson (politician)
Derrick M. Anderson | |
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Official portrait, 2026 | |
| Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict | |
| Assumed office December 29, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Christopher Maier |
| Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) | |
| In office April 9, 2025 – December 29, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Agnes Gereben Schaefer |
| Succeeded by | Christopher M. Sims (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Derrick M. Anderson August 4, 1984 Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Virginia Tech (BA) Georgetown University Law Center (J.D) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 2006–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | United States Army Special Forces |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal Army Commendation Medal (5) NATO Medal |
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Derrick M. Anderson (born August 4, 1984) is an American politician, lawyer, and military officer. He serves as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict since his confirmation on December 18, 2025. He is previously the Republican Party nominee for Virginia's 7th congressional district in 2024 election.
Anderson is a Former Army Green Beret and is currently served as a Lieutenant Colonel in United States Army. He previously served as a Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) from April 9, 2025 to December 18, 2025.