Reince Priebus chosen to join the Navy as a reserve officer

Reince Priebus could join the Navy as a reserve officer.
(Reuters)

Reince Priebus could head for the Navy.

Former White House Chief of Staff and President of the Republican National Committee could join the Navy as a reserve officer, confirmed two US defense officials at Fox News Friday. The news was first reported by the Washington Post.

Priebus, 46, following a process incorporating a recommendation from Defense Secretary James Mattis, will have to complete a two-week training in Rhode Island, in addition to a monthly exercise. a reservist when he is ordered.

In addition to Mattis' recommendation, a committee of officers also chose Priebus as a reserve officer, The Post reported, citing defense officials and a memo.

In December, forty-two candidates were evaluated. by a naval review committee, reported The Post, the former chief of staff and four others being "recommended by a professional" to join the service. Priebus having passed the age limit of 42 years four years later, he will need an exemption to join.

"The experience, education and personality of Reince make it an ideal candidate for an order in the Navy Reserve," writes Mattis in a summer letter obtained from The Post . 19659005] The former president of RNC will have the company s' he had to continue his new role. Several Navy officers have political backgrounds, including former White House press secretary Sean Spicer, former colleague of Priebus.

Priebus did not comment for The Post.

Lucas Tomlinson of Fox News contributed to this report.