In fairness, I don't think I've ever seen a government job where you get to pick the 2nd in command. The XO or Vice-whatever is pretty much already there, or moved up when you did. Typically you have to have been in command for some time already before you get the chance to pick someone else.

Edit - It looks like Kash specifically did pick Dan.

In fairness, I don't think I've ever seen a government job where you get to pick the 2nd in command. The XO or Vice-whatever is pretty much already there, or moved up when you did. Typically you have to have been in command for some time already before you get the chance to pick someone else.