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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 999-04
October 06, 2004

General Martin Nomination Withdrawn

General Gregory S. Martin, Commander of United States Air Force Materiel Command, has requested that his nomination for Commander, U.S. Pacific Command be withdrawn.

Admiral Thomas B. Fargo continues to serve as Commander, U.S. Pacific Command.