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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 140-07
February 06, 2007

Flag Officer Announcement

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has nominated Navy Adm. Timothy J. Keating for re-appointment to the grade of admiral and assignment as commander, U.S. Pacific Command, Honolulu, Hawaii. Keating is currently serving as commander, Northern Command/commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.