Navy Officer Nominations Dated October 2009

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has nominated Navy Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. for reappointment to the grade of vice admiral and assignment as commander, Sixth Fleet/commander, Striking and Support Forces NATO/ deputy commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/deputy commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa/Joint Force Maritime Component Commander Europe, Naples, Italy. Harris is currently serving as deputy chief of Naval Operations for Communication Networks, N6, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has nominated Navy Rear Adm. John T. Blake for appointment 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. Blake is currently serving as director, Office of Budget, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Financial Management and Comptroller/director, Fiscal Management Division, N82, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.