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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 183-10
March 09, 2010

Flag Officer Announcement

                Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has made the following nomination:

 

                Navy Rear Adm. Carol M. Pottenger has been nominated for appointment to the rank of vice admiral and assignment as deputy chief of staff for capability development, Supreme Allied Command Transformation, Norfolk, Va.  Pottenger is currently serving as commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, Norfolk, Va.