Release from the Department of Defense
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced that the president has made the following nominations:
Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general, with assignment as commander, Marine Forces Reserve; and commander, Marine Forces South, New Orleans, Louisiana. Anderson is currently serving as commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Roger B. Turner Jr. for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general, with assignment as commanding general, III Marine Expeditionary Force; and commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Japan, Okinawa, Japan. Turner is currently serving as director, Operations Division, Plans, Policies, and Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, D.C.
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