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1 General Officer Assignments DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NEWS RELEASE (OCT. 5, 2018) Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein announces the following officer assignments: Maj. Gen. Nina M. Armango, director, plans and policy, J-5, Headquarters United States Strategic Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, to director, space programs, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition), Pentagon, Maj. Gen. Sam C. Barrett, director, operations, strategic deterrence and nuclear integration, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, to commander, Eighteenth Air Force, Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Maj. Gen. James C. Dawkins Jr., deputy director for nuclear, homeland defense, and current operations, J-3, Joint Staff, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, to commander, Eighth Air Force and Commander, Joint-Global Strike Operations Center, Air Force Global Strike Command, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. Maj. Gen. Dawn M. Dunlop, commander, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Airborne Early Warning and Control Force Command, Supreme Allied Command Europe, Geilenkirchen, Germany, to director, special programs, and director, Department of Defense Special Access Program Central Office, Office of Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Pentagon, Maj. Gen. Cedric D. George, deputy director, resource integration, deputy chief of staff for logistics, engineering and force protection, Headquarters United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, to director, logistics, deputy chief of staff for logistics, engineering and force protection, Headquarters United States Air Force, Pentagon, Maj. Gen. Patrick C. Higby, director, cyberspace strategy and policy, Office of Information Dominance, and chief information officer, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, to director, information technology acquisition process development, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of Columbia. Maj. Gen. Thomas E. Murphy, deputy director for command, control, communications and computers/cyber systems, J-6, Joint Staff, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, to deputy director, resource integration, deputy chief of staff for logistics, engineering and force protection, Headquarters United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia. Maj. Gen. Robert J. Skinner, deputy commander, Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, to commander, 24th Air Force, Air Force Space Command and Commander, Air Forces Cyber, United States Cyber Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Maj. Gen. Christopher P. Weggemen, commander, 24th Air Force, Air Force Space Command, and commander, Air Forces Cyber, United States Cyber Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, to special assistant to the commander, Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Brig. Gen. Christopher P. Azzano, director, air, space and cyberspace operations, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, to commander, Air Force Test Center, Air Force Materiel Command, Edwards Air Force Base, California. Brig. Gen. Mark A. Baird, director, space programs, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition), Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, to deputy director, National Reconnaissance Office, and commander, Air Force Element, National Reconnaissance Office, Chantilly, Virginia. Brig. Gen. Deanna M. Burt, vice commander, United States Air Force Warfare Center, Air Combat Command, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, to director of integrated air, space and cyberspace operations, Headquarters Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Brig. Gen. Todd D. Canterbury, director, F-35 Integration Office, Office of the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Headquarters United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, to commander, 56th Fighter Wing, Air Education and Training Command, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Brig. Gen. Martin A. Chapin, commander, Defense Logistics Agency-Energy, Defense Logistics Agency, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to deputy to the deputy chief of staff support, RESO- LUTE SUPPORT, and director, CJ4, United States Forces- Afghanistan, Kabul, Afghanistan. Brig. Gen. Charles S. Corcoran, who has been selected for the grade of major general, deputy chief of staff, operations, DEFENSEACQUISITION January-February

2 Headquarters Allied Air Command, Allied Command Operations, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to director, operations, strategic deterrence, and nuclear integration, Headquarters United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Brig. Gen. Barry R. Cornish, who has been selected for the grade of major general, deputy director for operations, Operations Team Two, National Joint Operations and Intelligence Center, J-3, Joint Staff, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, to vice deputy director for nuclear, homeland defense and current operations, J-33, Joint Staff, Pentagon, Brig. Gen. Joel D. Jackson, chief, Joint Operations Center, Headquarters United States Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, to vice commander, Eighteenth Air Force, Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Brig. Gen. Darren V. James, vice commander, Eighteenth Air Force, Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, to director, operations, strategic deterrence and nuclear integration, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Brig. Gen. Kyle Kramer, who has been selected to the grade of major general, director, manpower and personnel, J-1, Joint Staff, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, to director, global reach programs, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition), Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia. Brig. Gen. Lance K. Landrum, commander, 31st Fighter Wing, United States Air Forces in Europe, Aviano Air Base, Italy, to deputy director for requirements and capability development, J-8, Joint Staff, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia. Brig. Gen. Michael J. Lutton, principal assistant deputy administrator for military applications, National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy, Washington, District of Columbia, to deputy director, nuclear, homeland defense and current operations, J-3, Joint Staff, Pentagon, Brig. Gen. Carl E. Schaefer, who has been selected for the grade of major general, commander, 412th Test Wing, Air Force Test Center, Air Force Materiel Command, Edwards Air Force Base, California, to commander, Air Force Test Center, Air Force Materiel Command, Edwards Air Force Base, California. Brig. Gen. Charles B. McDaniel, vice commander, 618th Air Operations Center, Tanker Airlift Control Center, Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, to component commander, E3A, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Airborne Early Warning and Control Force, Allied Command Operations, Geilenkirchen, Germany. Brig. Gen. Albert G. Miller, director, United States Central Command Deployment and Distribution Operations Center, United States Central Command, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, to commander, Defense Logistics Agency-Energy, Defense Logistics Agency, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Brig. Gen. Carl E. Schaefer, who has been selected for the grade of major general, commander, 412th Test Wing, Air Force Test Center, Air Force Materiel Command, Edwards Air Force Base, California, to deputy commander, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Col. Ronald G. Allen Jr., who has been selected for the grade of brigadier general, commander, 341st Missile Wing, Air Force Global Strike Command, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, to principal assistant deputy administrator for military applications, National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy, Col. Mark R. August, who has been selected for the grade of brigadier general, assistant director, operations, strategic deterrence and nuclear integration, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, to commander, 86th Airlift Wing, United States Air Forces in Europe and United States Air Forces Africa, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Col. Darren R. Cole, who has been selected for the grade of brigadier general, commander, 305th Air Mobility Wing, Air Mobility Command, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, to director, United States Central Command Deployment and Distribution Operations Center, United States Central Command, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Col. Michele C. Edmondson, who has been selected for the grade of brigadier general, senior executive officer to the vice chief of staff of the Air Force, Headquarters United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, to director, space policy, National Security Council, Executive Office of the President, 2 January-February 2019 DEFENSEACQUISITION

3 Col. Peter M. Fessler, who has been selected for the grade of brigadier general, vice director of operations, Headquarters North American Aerospace Defense Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, to North American Aerospace Defense Command deputy director of operations, Headquarters United States Northern Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Col. Eric H. Froehlich, who has been selected for the grade of brigadier general, vice commander, Air Force Sustainment Center, Air Force Materiel Command, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, to director of installations, logistics and mission support, Headquarters Air Force Global Strike Command, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. Col. Stephen F. Jost, who has been selected for the grade of brigadier general, chief, Operations Division, F-35 Integration, Office of the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Headquarters United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, to director, F-35 Integration Office, Office of the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Headquarters United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia. Col. Laura L. Lenderman, who has been selected for the grade of brigadier general, deputy director, strategy, capabilities, policy and logistics, TCJ5/4, Headquarters United States Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, to commander, 502d Air Base Wing and commander, Joint Base San Antonio, Air Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Col. Douglas A. Schiess, who has been selected for the grade of brigadier general, senior military assistant to the under secretary of the Air Force, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, to commander, 45th Space Wing and director, Eastern Range, Air Force Space Command, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. Col. David W. Snoddy, who has been selected for the grade of brigadier general, executive assistant to the director, National Security Agency; chief, Central Security Service; and commander, United States Cyber Command, Fort George Meade, Maryland, to vice commander, 24th Air Force, Air Force Space Command,and deputy commander, Air Forces Cyber, United States Cyber Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Col. Ernest J. Teichert III, who has been selected for the grade of brigadier general, commander, 11th Wing, Air Force District of Washington, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, to commander, 412th Test Wing, Air Force Test Center, Air Force Materiel Command, Edwards Air Force Base, California. Secretary of the Navy Announces New President of the Naval Postgraduate School SECRETARY OF THE NAVY PUBLIC AFFAIRS (OCT. 10, 2018) MONTEREY Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer announced today that retired Vice Adm. Ann Elisabeth Rondeau will be the next president of the Naval Postgraduate School. Spencer made the announcement during an all-hands call with NPS students and faculty where he praised Rondeau for her proven experience as an educator. Admiral Rondeau brings with her an unparalleled record of leadership and achievement as a university president, change agent, officer, and leader, said Spencer. At every level, she s been a champion for students, teachers, and cutting-edge research and I am confident she is the right person to build on the great evolutionary work that s been done so far and to take this institution, and the Naval enterprise it serves, to the next level. Rondeau served for 38 years and will be the 50th individual to serve as president in the history of the Naval Postgraduate School. Her most recent position is as the sixth president of the College of Dupage, the second largest school in the state of Illinois. Rondeau is replacing outgoing president retired Vice Adm. Ronald Route, who was lead NPS since Admiral Route has been the much-needed steadying hand as NPS regained its position as a preeminent educational and research enterprise, said Spencer. His leadership as an educator, businessman and officer will live on in the achievements of all of those students lucky enough to have benefited by his experience. Spencer closed his remarks by discussing the importance of NPS. The amalgamation of top-tier leadership, faculty, and students at NPS produces the foundation the Navy needs to foster professional education and relevant research for National security, said Spencer. Today s research will lead to the capabilities of tomorrow. I am proud to have this premier institution within the Navy-Marine Corps team. And I m excited about working to ensure that NPS continues to grow its reputation as an elite institution by attracting the best faculty, the best students, the best research opportunities and the best industry and academic partnerships. DEFENSEACQUISITION January-February

4 NPS provides relevant and unique advanced education and research programs to increase the combat effectiveness of commissioned officers to enhance the security of the United States. For more news from Naval Postgraduate School, visit For more news from Secretary of the Navy, visit For more news from Secretary of the Navy, visit local/secnav/. NAVFAC Holds Change of Command NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND, PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS (OCT. 20, 2018) WASHINGTON Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) held a change of command and retirement ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, Oct. 19. Rear Adm. John W. Korka relieved Rear Adm. Bret J. Muilenburg and became the 45th commander of NAVFAC and chief of Civil Engineers. Before the ceremony, Korka was promoted to rear admiral (upper half) by Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. William F. Moran. In his remarks, Moran praised Muilenburg and Korka for their experience and resolve. Both Bret and John exemplify the can-do spirit that defines what it means to be a civil engineer and a Seabee, said Moran. Doing the impossible takes determination... It takes leaders who free up, inspire, create space, and empower their teams at every level, leaders who remain steadfast to their Sailors, men and women who get the job done with the resources they have, even in times when we don t give them everything they deserve. It takes a person like Bret, someone who s experienced command at all levels, in and out of combat. On more than a few occasions, Bret made the impossible, possible. Of Korka, Moran remarked, You come with a wealth of background and experience, numerous commands in our Navy, serving the Navy and Marine Corps, most recently in Hawaii, where you knocked it out of the park. Muilenburg was commissioned a Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) officer after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in His extensive educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from George Washington University, and Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering and Science from Stanford University. In addition, Muilenburg completed the Executive Education Advanced Program at Duke University s Fuqua School of Business. He is a registered professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a member of the Defense Acquisition Corps, and a qualified Seabee combat warfare officer. Muilenburg s operational tours of duty include assignments with Naval Mobile Construction Battalions 62, 133 and 7, along with the 30th Naval Construction Regiment. He also served as Task Force Forager commander and theater engineer for the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Joint Command in Afghanistan. Muilenburg, who assumed duties as commander, NAVFAC and chief of Civil Engineers on Nov. 4, 2015, reflected on his time with NAVFAC. I think NAVFAC, and the Naval Construction Force family, many of whom are here, are an extraordinary asset to our nation. Serving as their commander and 44th chief of Civil Engineers for the past three years, has been my absolute privilege. The combined total force of CEC officers, enlisted Seabees, and NAVFAC civilians are the backbone of a shore engineer establishment that protects our homeland and our strategic interests abroad, Muilenburg said. John, congratulations on your promotion today it looks great on you. I m very pleased that I can turn NAVFAC over to you. NAVFAC, the Navy, and the shore engineering community are in very good hands, Muilenburg concluded. The son of a Navy master chief petty officer, Korka was born in Rota, Spain. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Old Dominion University in 1986 and was commissioned an ensign through the Navy s Reserve Officers Training Corps program. He holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, a Master of Science in National Strategy Resources from the National Defense University Industrial College of the Armed Forces, and is a graduate of the Executive Advanced Management Program at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Korka is a registered professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a member of the Defense Acquisition Corps, and qualified as a Seabee combat warfare and surface warfare officer. Korka s previous flag assignment included commander, NAV- FAC, Pacific and fleet civil engineer, U.S. Pacific Fleet. He assumed duties as commander, NAVFAC and 45th chief of Civil Engineers on Oct 19, Without question, we will always lead with integrity, trust, and transparency, Korka said. I m extremely honored and humbled to lead and serve our Civil Engineer Corps and civilian employees. I look forward to working side by side with this 4 January-February 2019 DEFENSEACQUISITION

5 incredible group of talented professionals and can t wait to get out and about and started. NAVFAC remains the shore facilities systems command that delivers its products and services per CNIC priorities and requirements, and CNIC/OPNAV/tenant command resourcing. For more news from Naval Facilities Engineering Command, visit General Officer Assignments DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NEWS RELEASE (OCT. 29, 2018) The chief of staff, Army announces the following officer assignments: Maj. Gen. Robert L. Marion, deputy for acquisition and systems management, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology), Washington, District of Columbia, to deputy commander, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, U.S. Forces-Afghanistan, Operation Freedom s Sentinel, Afghanistan. to the people of AMC. This is a great organization. General Perna, you have built a great team here. Griffin was AMC s 16th commanding general, serving in that capacity from Nov. 5, 2004, until Nov. 14, 2008, before retiring Jan. 1, It was a pivotal time for Army logistics and sustainment with support to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan. During his command, Griffin established the Army Contracting Command and the Army Field Support Brigades. He integrated the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command into the AMC enterprise. Additionally, Griffin institutionalized a culture of continuous process improvement with participation in Lean Six Sigma and ISO certifications. In 2005, the Base Realignment and Closure Commission recommended the movement of AMC headquarters from Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to Redstone Arsenal. Griffin participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for AMC s new headquarters, which occurred 10 years ago this month. Brig. Gen. Michele H. Bredenkamp, deputy director, program analysis and evaluation, G-8, U.S. Army, Washington, District of Columbia, to vice director for intelligence, J-2, Joint Staff (Defense Intelligence Agency), Washington, District of Columbia. Former AMC Commander Inducted into Hall of Fame in Special Ceremony ARMY MATERIEL COMMAND (OCT. 30, 2018) Kari Hawkins REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. Gen. Gus Perna honored one of his mentors during the Army Materiel Command s semiannual Commander s Forum Oct. 24. At the close of the forum, Perna held a special ceremony to induct retired Gen. Benjamin Griffin into the Army Materiel Command Hall of Fame as a member of the class of The induction recognized his 38 years of military service and his significant contributions as commander of AMC during a time of growth and transformation. I am honored you recognized me, said Griffin, who participated in the forum at Perna s invitation. This place has a special meaning to me. I owe any recognition I receive as commander Army Materiel Command commander Gen. Gus Perna presents a plaque to retired Gen. Benjamin Griffin during his induction into the Army Materiel Command Hall of Fame at the close of the semiannual Commanders Forum Oct. 24 at AMC headquarters. Photo by Doug Brewster DEFENSEACQUISITION January-February

6 Even in retirement, Griffin continues to have a positive influence on AMC, having visited the headquarters several times to serve as a coach and mentor to Perna. Their relationship began when Perna was a battalion commander and Griffin was a division commander, and their paths crossed again when Perna was a brigade commander. I have trust and confidence in his leadership and his perspective, Perna said. He cares first and foremost for our Army and then second for our Soldiers. That s a combination that is hard to find. It burns inside you and makes you special leader who leads by example, and who leads with a lot of passion and compassion. Perna said many of the things he has done as a commander have been influenced by Griffin s leadership. I m incredibly proud to be part of his leadership tree, Perna said. I do attribute my success to his leadership. Griffin is a 1969 Business Management graduate of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, and received his master s degree in Business Administration from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, in He was commissioned as an infantry officer in July 1970 following graduation from the Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia. Griffin served two tours at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in the 82nd Airborne Division: in the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 508th Infantry as a rifle platoon leader and company executive officer, and in the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 325th Infantry as a commander of Company C and a S-3 Air (Operations) officer. Griffin also worked as a G3 operations officer, Headquarters, 82nd Airborne Division. His overseas assignments included a tour in Korea as a company commander and brigade S-2 in the 2nd Infantry Division. He served two tours in Germany in the 8th Infantry Division as secretary of the General Staff and Mechanized Infantry Battalion executive officer in the 2nd Battalion (Mechanized), 87th Infantry. He was also commander of the 3rd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment. Griffin s later assignments included special assistant to the Chief of Staff of the Army in Washington, D.C., and commander of the 2nd Brigade, 6th Infantry Division (Light) in Alaska. In August 1994, he served as executive officer to the commanding general at the Forces Command, Fort McPherson, Georgia. Following his assignment in Georgia, Griffin took command of Joint Task Force 6, Fort Bliss, Texas. He then served as the assistant division commander (Support), 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas. In July 1997, he became the director of Force Programs, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans in Washington, D.C. Griffin returned to Fort Hood from June 1999 to October 2001 to command the 4th Infantry Division. He served as the Department of the Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8, before taking command of the Army Materiel Command. Griffin s many awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit (with three Oak Leaf Clusters), the Meritorious Service Medal (with four Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Commendation Medal (with one Oak Leaf Cluster), the Army Achievement Medal (with one Oak Leaf Cluster), the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, the Master Parachutist Badge, the Expert Infantry Badge, and the Army General Staff Badge. He is an Executive Fellow with the Institute for Defense and Business, and a fellow of the Institute for Strategic and Innovative Technologies. The ceremony was held in AMC s new auditorium, and was attended by leaders of AMC s major subordinate commands, headquarters senior staff, and employees. General Officer Announcements DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NEWS RELEASE (NOV. 29, 2018) Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis announced that the president has made the following nomination: Air Force Col. Scott A. Cain has been nominated for appointment to the rank of brigadier general. Cain is currently serving as the commander, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, Air Force Materiel Command, Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. Air Force Col. Donald J. Cothern has been nominated for appointment to the rank of brigadier general. Cothern is currently serving as the senior materiel leader and assistant program director, F-35 Development and Production, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force Materiel Command, Arlington, Virginia. Air Force Col. Robert S. Jobe has been nominated for appointment to the rank of brigadier general. Jobe is currently serving as the chief, Program Integration Division, Deputy Chief of Staff, Plans and Programs, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Pentagon, Air Force Col. John M. Klein Jr. has been nominated for appointment to the rank of brigadier general. Klein is currently serving as a military fellow, Council on Foreign Relations, Air 6 January-February 2019 DEFENSEACQUISITION

7 Force Research Institute, Air Education and Training Command, New York, New York. Air Force Col. John P. Newberry has been nominated for appointment to the rank of brigadier general. Newberry is currently serving as the senior materiel leader, KC-46 system program manager, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Air Force Col. Ryan R. Samuelson has been nominated for appointment to the rank of brigadier general. Samuelson is currently serving as the executive officer to the commander, U.S. Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Air Force Col. David J. Sanford has been nominated for appointment to the rank of brigadier general. Sanford is currently serving as the associate director, Resource Integration, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Pentagon, Air Force Col. Daniel H. Tulley has been nominated for appointment to the rank of brigadier general. Tulley is currently serving as the senior military assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, Pentagon, Air Force Col. Steven P. Whitney has been nominated for appointment to the rank of brigadier general. Whitney is currently serving as the senior materiel leader and director Global Positioning Systems Directorate, Space and Missile Systems Center, Air Force Space Command, Los Angeles Air Force Base, California. General Officer Announcement DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NEWS RELEASE (NOV. 30, 2018) Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis announced today that the president has made the following nomination: Air Force Maj. Gen. Duke Z. Richardson for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general, and assignment as military deputy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics), Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia. Richardson is currently serving as Air Force program executive officer for presidential airlift recapitalization, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. DEFENSEACQUISITION January-February