India, April 13 -- President Joe Biden has nominated international security expert Christine Wormuth as the new Secretary of the US Army.

This the first time in the U.S. history that a female is appointed to this key post. If confirmed, she would be the first woman to hold the third most senior civilian position in the Department of Defense.

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin described her as "a true patriot with a dedicated career in service to America and the nation's security".

As the former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Christine advanced the department's counter-ISIS campaign and the rebalance to Asia, and her deep expertise will be critical in addressing and deterring today's global threats, including the pacing challenge...