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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 305-07
March 19, 2007

General Officer Announcement

Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has nominated Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Richard S. Kramlich for assignment as the director, Marine Corps Staff, and for re-appointment to the grade of lieutenant general. Kramlich is presently serving as the deputy commandant for installations and logistics, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, D.C.