Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld announced today that the President has made the following nominations:
Air Force Lt. Gen. John D. W. Corley has been nominated for appointment to the grade of general with assignment as vice chief of staff, United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Corley is currently serving as principal deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, Department of the Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
Navy Rear Adm. Paul E. Sullivan has been nominated for appointment to the grade of vice admiral and assignment as commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C. Sullivan is currently serving as deputy commander for Ship, Design, Integration and Engineering, SEA-05, Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C.