Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen announced the following flag officer assignment:

Rear Adm. (selectee) Wayne G. Shear is being assigned as commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command/chief of Civil Engineers, Washington, D.C. Shear is currently serving as director, Ashore Readiness Division/director, Seabee Readiness Division, N46, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D.C.