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

Marine Corps Colonel John J. Broadmeadow has been nominated for appointment to the grade of brigadier general. Broadmeadow is currently serving as the Commanding Officer, Combat Logistics Regiment 17 in Camp Pendleton, CA.

Marine Corps Colonel John W. Bullard, Jr. has been nominated for appointment to the grade of brigadier general. Bullard is currently serving as Head of Aviation Weapons Requirements, Headquarters Marine Corps in Washington, D.C.

Marine Corps Colonel Steven W. Busby has been nominated for appointment to the grade of brigadier general. Busby is currently serving as the Executive Assistant to the Deputy Commandant for Aviation in Washington, D.C.

Marine Corps Colonel Herman S. Clardy, III has been nominated for appointment to the grade of brigadier general. Clardy is currently serving as the Director, Expeditionary Warfare School in Quantico, VA.

Marine Corps Colonel Lewis A. Craparotta has been nominated for appointment to the grade of brigadier general. Craparotta is currently serving as the Commanding Officer, 1st Marine Regiment in Camp Pendleton, CA.

Marine Corps Colonel Robert F. Hedelund has been nominated for appointment to the grade of brigadier general. Hedelund is currently serving as the Military Assistant to the Secretary of the Navy in Washington, D. C.

Marine Corps Colonel Frederick M. Padilla has been nominated for appointment to the grade of brigadier general. Padilla is currently serving as the Chief of Staff, Marine Corps Combat Development Command in Quantico, VA.

Marine Corps Colonel Michael A. Rocco has been nominated for appointment to the grade of brigadier general. Rocco is currently serving as the Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group 39 in Miramar, CA.

Marine Corps Colonel Richard L. Simcock, II has been nominated for appointment to the grade of brigadier general. Simcock is currently serving as the Director, Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group in Twenty-nine Palms, CA.

Marine Corps Colonel Vincent R. Stewart has been nominated for appointment to the grade of brigadier general. Stewart is currently serving as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) in Al Anbar, Iraq.