IMMEDIATE RELEASE    No. 253-10

March 31, 2010   

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General Officer Announcements

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President made the following nominations:

Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Angela Salinas has been nominated for appointment to the rank of major general.  Salinas is currently serving as the director, manpower management, Manpower and Reserve Affairs in Quantico, Va.

Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David C. Garza has been nominated for appointment to the rank of major general.  Garza is currently serving as the chief of staff, U.S. Southern Command in Miami, Fla.

U.S. Department of Defense

Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)