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U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
News Release
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| IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
No. 501-08
June 13, 2008 |
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General Officer Announcement
Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced that the President has nominated Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John R. Allen for appointment as the deputy commander, U.S. Central Command, and for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general. Allen is presently serving as the deputy commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force; and commanding general, 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, in Camp Lejeune, N.C. |
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