Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has made the following nominations:
Navy Rear Adm. (lower half) Christine S. Hunter has been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral. Hunter is currently serving as commander, Navy Medicine West, San Diego, Calif.
Navy Rear Adm. (lower half) Michael J. Lyden has been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral. Lyden is currently serving as director, logistics and security assistance, J4, U.S. European Command, Vaihingen, Germany.
Navy Rear Adm. (lower half) Adam M. Robinson Jr. has been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral. Robinson is currently serving as commander, Navy Medicine Capital Area, Bethesda, Md.