WASHINGTON (June 11, 2009)—Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has made the following nominations:
Navy Capt. Randolph L. Mahr has been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral (lower half). Mahr is currently serving as major program manager, PMA 251, Program Executive Office for Tactical Aircraft Programs, Patuxent River, Md.
Navy Capt. Joseph W. Rixey has been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral (lower half). Rixey is currently serving as deputy program executive officer for Anti-Submarine Warfare Programs, Patuxent River, Md.