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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1214-07
October 15, 2007

General Officer Announcement

            Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has nominated Air Force Maj. Gen. Glenn F. Spears for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general with assignment as deputy commander, U.S. Southern Command, Miami, Fla. Spears is currently serving as deputy commander, U.S. Southern Command, Miami, Fla.