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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1109-10
December 03, 2010

Flag Officer Announcement

              Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has nominated Navy Vice Adm. Richard W. Hunt for reappointment to the rank of vice admiral and assignment as commander, Naval Surface Forces/commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, San Diego, Calif.  Hunt is currently serving as commander, Third Fleet, San Diego, Calif.