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Release
Immediate Release

General Officer Announcement

June 21, 2018

Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis announced today that the president has made the following nomination:

Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Gary L. Thomas has been nominated for appointment to the rank of general, and assignment as assistant commandant of the Marine Corps. Thomas is currently serving as the deputy commandant for programs and resources, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, District of Columbia.