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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 417-11
May 18, 2011

Flag Officer Announcement

            Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has nominated Navy Rear Adm. David H. Buss for appointment to the rank of vice admiral and assignment as deputy commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Norfolk, Va.  Buss is currently serving as director, Naval Warfare Integration Group, N00X, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.