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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 447-00
July 25, 2000

GENERAL OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENT

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen announced today that the President has nominated Army Lt. Gen. Michael L. Dodson for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general with assignment as commander, Stabilization Force, Bosnia.

Dodson is currently serving as the deputy commander in chief and chief of staff, U.S. Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.