Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nomination:
Navy Vice Adm. Stuart B. Munsch for appointment to the grade of admiral, and assignment as commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe; commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Africa; and commander, Allied Joint Forces Command, Naples, Italy. Munsch is currently serving as director for Joint Force Development, J-7, Joint Staff, Washington, D.C.