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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 487-05
May 17, 2005

General Officer Announcement

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld announced today that the President has nominated Marine Corps Major General Richard S. Kramlich, for appointment as the Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, and for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general. Kramlich is currently serving as the Commanding General, 1st Force Service Support Group, Camp Pendleton, California.