David N. Miller

Miller was born in Newburgh, New York. His mother, a single mom, is a New York City school teacher. He originally planned to enter the United States Air Force Academy, but upon visiting the campus, he felt he preferred "a little more of the traditional 'college' experience." His sister, a sophomore at Lafayette College at Easton, Pennsylvania, convinced him to enter Lafayette. Miller received a B.A. degree in anthropology and sociology in 1993 from Lafayette. He then earned an M.B.A. with honors in 1997 from Regis University at Denver, Colorado. He also received a Master of National Security and Strategic Studies in 2005 from the Naval War College, a Master of Airpower Arts and Science in 2006 from the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, and an M.S. in national security strategy in 2013 from the National War College. Miller also attended Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, USAF Weapons School, and Air War College. He also participated in leadership programs and seminars from the Center for Creative Leadership, Alan Freed Associates, and Institute for Defense Business. ==Military career==

Miller was commissioned into the United States Air Force on May 29, 1993. After commissioning he served as a Gold Bar Recruiter in Rutgers University at New Brunswick, New Jersey with the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 48. After that, he went to undergraduate missile training at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. He finished the training as an outstanding performer. He served as commander for two years, after which he was reassigned as director of plans, programs, and financial management with the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) at Peterson Air Force Base. While at AFSPC, he was promoted to brigadier general in 2018. He was tapped by General John W. Raymond to lead a task force on conducting detailed planning and implementation for the reestablishment of the United States Space Command. He served in this position for a year, after which he was reassigned as the first assistant deputy chief of space operations for operations, cyber, and nuclear. Six months later, he moved back to Peterson Air Force Base as director of operations, training, and force development of the United States Air Force. In September 2023, Miller was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as commander of Space Operations Command (SpOC). He would replace Lieutenant General Stephen Whiting who was selected to serve as commander of the United States Space Command. His nomination was among the hundreds of military nominations stalled by Senator Tommy Tuberville's hold over the Pentagon's abortion policy. While he waited for confirmation, he was temporarily assigned as special assistant to the vice chief of space operations while stationed at Peterson. His nomination was confirmed on December 5, 2023. On January 9, 2024, he was promoted to lieutenant general and took command of SpOC. As SpOC commander, he is responsible for the generation, presentation, and sustainment of Space Force operational forces. ==Awards and decorations==

Miller is the recipient of the following awards: ==Dates of promotion==