Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced today that the president has made the following nomination:
Navy Capt. Darse E. Crandall, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, for appointment to the rank of rear admiral (lower half) and appointment as legal counsel to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Crandall is currently serving as assistant judge advocate general, operations and management, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Department of the Navy, Washington, District of Columbia.