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No. 108-M
MEMORANDUM FOR CORRESPONDENTS
June 29, 1999
Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen announced today that the President has nominated Army Maj. Gen. Johnny M. Riggs for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general and assignment as commanding general, First United States Army, Fort Gillem, Ga. Riggs is currently serving as the commanding general, Fort Carson, Co.