U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) News Release

Flag Officer Announcement

            Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld announced today that the President has made the following nominations:

            Navy Vice Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert for reappointment to the grade of vice admiral and assignment as deputy chief of naval operations for integration of capabilities and resources, N8, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.  Greenert is currently serving as commander, Seventh Fleet, Yokosuka, Japan.

            Navy Rear Adm. David J. Venlet, for appointment to the grade of vice admiral and assignment as commander, Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md.  Venlet is currently serving as program executive officer for tactical aircraft programs, Patuxent River, Md.

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