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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1196-05
November 17, 2005

Flag Officer Announcement

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen announced the following flag officer assignment:

Rear Adm. Donald K. Bullard is being assigned as commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, Norfolk, Va. Bullard is currently serving as director, Readiness and Training, N4/N7, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Norfolk, Va.