Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen announced the following flag officer assignment:
Rear Adm. (lower half) Kenneth W. Deutsch is being assigned as director, net centric, N71, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D.C. Deutsch is currently serving as commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Fifth/Seventh Fleet, Misawa, Japan.
Rear Adm. (lower half) (selectee) Brian C. Prindle is being assigned as commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group, Norfolk, Va. Prindle is currently serving as executive assistant to the deputy chief of naval operations for resources, requirements and assessments, N8, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D.C.
