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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 335-06
April 20, 2006

Flag Officer Assignment

             Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen announced the following flag officer assignment:

 

            Rear Adm. (select) John T. Blake is being assigned as commander, Carrier Strike Group Eleven, San Diego, Calif.  Blake is currently serving as deputy director for Resources and Acquisitions, J8, Joint Staff, Washington, D.C.