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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 006-98
January 08, 1998

GENERAL OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENT

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen announced today that the President has nominated Brig. Gen. Arnold L. Punaro, United States Marine Corps Reserve, for promotion to the grade of major general.

Punaro is currently assigned as commanding general, 4th Marine Division, New Orleans, La.