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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 145-01
April 06, 2001

FLAG OFFICER ASSIGNMENT

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Vern E. Clark announced today the following assignment:

Rear Adm. James D. McArthur, Jr., is being assigned as director, J3, U.S. Space Command. McArthur is currently serving as commander, Carrier Group Two.