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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 574-09
August 03, 2009

General Officer Announcement

            The Secretary of Defense announced today that the President has nominated Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Willie J. Williams to serve as the director, Marine Corps Staff, and appointment to the rank of lieutenant general. Williams is currently serving as the director, Marine Corps Pacific Programs Posture Office in Washington, D.C.