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Immediate Release

General Officer Announcements

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced today that the president has made the following nominations:

Marine Corps Reserve Col. Bradley S. James has been nominated for appointment to the rank of brigadier general. James is currently serving as the deputy executive assistant, plans, policies and operations, Washington, District of Columbia.

Marine Corps Reserve Col. Kurt W. Stein has been nominated for appointment to the rank of brigadier general. Stein is currently serving as the vice chief of staff, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, New Orleans, Louisiana.