[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 113 (Wednesday, July 13, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5090-S5091]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                           EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to executive session for the consideration of Calendar Nos. 659 
through 678 and all nominations on the Secretary's desk; that the 
nominations be confirmed en bloc, the motions to reconsider be 
considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or 
debate; that no further motions be in order; that any statements 
related to the nominations be printed in the Record; that the President 
be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate then 
resume legislative session.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The nominations considered and confirmed en bloc are as follows:


                              IN THE NAVY

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 624:

                           To be rear admiral

     Rear Adm. (lh) Christian D. Becker


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       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 624:

                           To be rear admiral

     Rear Adm. (Ih) Bruce L. Gillingham

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy Reserve to the grade indicated under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 12203:

                    To be rear admiral (lower half)

     Capt. Troy M. McClelland

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated under article II, section 
     2, clause 2, of the United States Constitution:

                    To be rear admiral (lower half)

     Capt. Ronny L. Jackson

       The following named officer for appointment as Chief of 
     Navy Reserve and appointment in the Navy Reserve to the grade 
     indicated while assigned to a position of importance and 
     responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., sections 601 and 5143:

                           To be vice admiral

     Rear Adm. Luke M. McCollum


                            In the Air Force

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Air Force to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                        To be lieutenant general

     Maj. Gen. Steven M. Shepro


                              IN THE ARMY

       The following named officer for appointment in the Reserve 
     of the Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 12203:

                          To be major general

     Brig. Gen. Tammy S. Smith

       The following named officer for appointment in the Reserve 
     of the Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 12203:

                          To be major general

     Brig. Gen. Brian E. Alvin

       The following named officer for appointment in the Reserve 
     of the Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 12203:

                        To be brigadier general

     Col. Richard J. Heitkamp

       The following named officer for appointment in the Reserve 
     of the Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 12203:

                        To be brigadier general

     Col. Miles A. Davis

       The following named officer for appointment in the Reserve 
     of the Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 12203:

                        To be brigadier general

     Col. Fletcher V. Washington

       The following named officer for appointment in the Reserve 
     of the Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 12203:

                        To be brigadier general

     Col. Nikki L. Griffin Olive


                              In the Navy

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 624:

                    To be rear admiral (lower half)

     Capt. Darius Banaji

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 624:

                    To be rear admiral (lower half)

     Capt. Tina A. Davidson

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 624:

                    To be rear admiral (lower half)

     Capt. Gayle D. Shaffer

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 624:

                    To be rear admiral (lower half)

     Capt. Frank D. Whitworth

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 624:

                    To be rear admiral (lower half)

     Capt. Stephanie T. Keck

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 624:

                    To be rear admiral (lower half)

     Capt. David A. Goggins
     Capt. Douglas W. Small

       The following named officers for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 624:

                    To be Rear Admiral (lower half)

     Capt. Richard D. Heinz
     Capt. John T. Palmer

       The following named officers for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 624:

                    To be Rear Admiral (lower half)

     Capt. Carl P. Chebi
     Capt. Blake L. Converse
     Capt. Charles B. Cooper, II
     Capt. Paul T. Druggan
     Capt. Donald D. Gabrielson
     Capt. Alvin Holsey
     Capt. Jeffrey T. Jablon
     Capt. Gary A. Mayes
     Capt. John F. Meier
     Capt. James E. Pitts
     Capt. Charles W. Rock
     Capt. John B Skillman
     Capt. Murray J. Tynch, III
     Capt. John F. Wade
     Capt. Michael A. Wettlaufer

               Nominations Placed on the Secretary's Desk


                            IN THE AIR FORCE

       PN1469 AIR FORCE nominations (6) beginning WALTER W. BEAN, 
     and ending SCOTT L. RUMMAGE, which nominations were received 
     by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of May 
     18, 2016.
       PN1470 AIR FORCE nominations (53) beginning JENNIFER D. 
     BANKSTON, and ending WILLIAM F. WOLFE, which nominations were 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of May 18, 2016.
       PN1579 AIR FORCE nominations (18) beginning RICHARD D. 
     BETZOLD, and ending JENNIFER E. TONNESON, which nominations 
     were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of June 28, 2016.
       PN1580 AIR FORCE nominations (2) beginning STEFANIE L. 
     SHAVER, and ending WILLIAM J. BRIDGHAM, which nominations 
     were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of June 28, 2016.
       PN1613 AIR FORCE nomination of Erol Agi, which was received 
     by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of 
     July 7, 2016.


                              IN THE ARMY

       PN1321 ARMY nomination of Joshua D. Wright, which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of April 7, 2016.
       PN1339 ARMY nomination of Phillip W. Neal, which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of April 14, 2016.
       PN1581 ARMY nomination of Nathan D. Schroeder, which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of June 28, 2016.
       PN1582 ARMY nomination of Renee V. Scott, which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of June 28, 2016.
       PN1583 ARMY nomination of Keith D. Blodgett, which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of June 28, 2016.
       PN1584 ARMY nominations (10) beginning JEFFREY M ALSTON, 
     and ending MICHAEL J. TURLEY, which nominations were received 
     by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of 
     June 28, 2016.
       PN1585 ARMY nomination of Steven C. Loos, which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of June 28, 2016.
       PN1586 ARMY nomination of Daniel W. M. Mackle, which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of June 28, 2016.
       PN1609 ARMY nomination of Michael P. Lindsay, which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of July 7, 2016.
       PN1610 ARMY nomination of Brando S. Jobity, which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of July 7, 2016.
       PN1611 ARMY nomination of David C. Martin, which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of July 7, 2016.


                              IN THE NAVY

       PN1612 NAVY nominations (5) beginning GREGORY A. VERLINDE, 
     and ending DAVID T. WRIGHT, which nominations were received 
     by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of 
     July 7, 2016.

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