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Immediate Release

General Officer Announcement

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced today that the president has made the following nomination:

Air Force Gen. Robin Rand for appointment to the rank of general and for assignment as commander, Air Force Global Strike Command, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. Rand is currently serving as commander, Air Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.