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Immediate Release

Flag Officer Announcement

Acting Secretary of Defense Richard V. Spencer announced today that the president has made the following nomination:

Navy Vice Adm. Michael M. Gilday for appointment to the grade of admiral, and assignment as chief of naval operations, Washington, District of Columbia. Gilday is currently serving as director of the Joint Staff, Washington, District of Columbia.