General Officer Announcement
On 15 January the Secretary of Defense, Robert M. Gates, announced that the President had nominated the following Marine brigadier generals for promotion:
Marine Corps Reserve BGen John M. Croley. BGen Croley is currently serving as the CG, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, New Orleans, LA.
Marine Corps Reserve BGen Tracey L. Garrett. BGen Garrett is currently serving as the Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe, and Commander, U. S. Marine Corps Forces, Africa, in Germany.
