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Immediate Release

Secretary of Defense Navy Flag Officer Announcement for June 3, 2025

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced today that the president has made the following nomination:

Navy Vice Adm. Frank M. Bradley for appointment to the grade of admiral, with assignment as commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Bradley is currently serving as commander, Joint Special Operations Command/commander, Joint Special Operations Command Forward, U.S. Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.