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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 735-07
June 12, 2007

General Officer Announcement

            Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has nominated Air Force Maj. Gen. Donald C. Wurster for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general with assignment as commander, Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Fla. Wurster is currently serving as vice commander, Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Fla.