Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen announced the following flag officer assignments:
Rear Adm. (lower half) Robert F. Burt is being assigned as Chief of Chaplains/Director of Religious Ministries, N097, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D.C. Burt is currently serving as Chaplain of the Marine Corps/Deputy Chief of Chaplains/Deputy Director of Religious Ministries, N097B, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D.C.
Rear Adm. (lower half)(selectee) Alan T. Baker is being assigned as Chaplain of the Marine Corps/Deputy Chief of Chaplains/Deputy Director of Religious Ministries, N097B, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D.C. Baker is currently serving as Command Chaplain, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.
Rear Adm. (lower half)(selectee) Gregory J. Smith is being assigned as Chief of Information, Washington, D.C. Smith is currently serving as Special Assistant to the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff for Public Affairs, Washington, D.C.