Former White House chief of staff Reince Priebus was commissioned as an ensign in the U.S. Navy on Monday.
The commissioning ceremony, which was led by Vice President Mike Pence, attracted lawmakers from Priebus’ home state of Wisconsin and former White House press secretary Sean Spicer.
“It was an honor and privilege to attend @Reince’s naval commissioning ceremony this morning. Congratulations and thank you for your service Ensign Priebus!!!” Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., tweeted.
It was an honor and privilege to attend @Reince’s naval commissioning ceremony this morning. Congratulations and thank you for your service Ensign Priebus!!! pic.twitter.com/ZYSFJXlMfr
— Senator Ron Johnson (@SenRonJohnson) June 10, 2019
The Washington Post reported in December that Priebus had military ambitions and that a Navy review board “professionally recommended” Priebus to join the Navy through a direct-commission program for human resources officers.
Priebus, 47, obtained an age waiver to join the service because those over 42 are barred from serving as an officer.
He left the White House in 2017 and was replaced by John Kelly, who stepped down last December.
