Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen announced the following flag officer assignments:
Rear Adm. Richard W. Hunt is being assigned as director, programming division, N80, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D.C. Hunt is currently serving as commander, Carrier Strike Group Six, Mayport, Fla.
Rear Adm. (selectee) Kevin M. Quinn is being assigned as director, surface warfare division, N86, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D.C. Quinn is currently serving as commander, Carrier Strike Group Three, Bremerton, Wash.