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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 026-95
January 19, 1995

FLAG OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENT

Secretary of Defense William J. Perry announced today that the President has nominated Rear Admiral John A. Lockhard, U.S. Navy, for appointment to the grade of vice admiral and assignment as Commander Naval Air Systems Command in Arlington, Virginia. Rear Admiral Lockhard is currently serving as Program Executive Officer for Tactical Aircraft Programs in Arlington, Virginia.

Rear Admiral Lockhard was born July 30, 1944 in Mobile, Alabama.