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IMMEDIATE RELEASE

No. 819-10
September 10, 2010

General Officer Announcement

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has nominated Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis G. Mannon, for promotion to the rank of major general. Mannon is currently assigned as the special assistant to the commander, Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Fla.