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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 332-00
June 14, 2000

FLAG OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENT

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen announced today that the President has nominated Navy Rear Adm. Paul G. Gaffney II for appointment to the grade of vice admiral with assignment as president, National Defense University, Washington, D.C. Gaffney is currently serving as chief of Naval Research and director, Test and Evaluation and Technology Requirements, N091, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D.C.