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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 266-00
May 19, 2000

FLAG OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENT

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen announced today that the President has nominated Navy Vice Adm. Robert J. Natter for appointment to the grade of admiral with assignment as commander, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, Va.

Natter is currently serving as deputy chief of Naval Operations for Plans, Policy, and Operations, N3/N5, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D.C.