[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Pages 11946-11947]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           EXECUTIVE SESSION

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                           EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

  Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to executive session to consider Calendar Nos. 1010 to and 
including 128, and all nominations on the Secretary's desk in the Air 
Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy; that all the nominations be 
confirmed en bloc, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table 
en bloc; that no further motions be in order; that any statements 
relating to the nominations appear at the appropriate place 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 are as follows:


                         department of defense

       Michael Nacht, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary 
     of Defense.
       Elizabeth Lee King, of the District of Columbia, to be an 
     Assistant Secretary of Defense.
       Wallace C. Gregson, of Colorado, to be an Assistant 
     Secretary of Defense.


                            in the air force

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

                        To be brigadier general

     Col. Michael W. Miller

       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. Marc E. Rogers

       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. Thomas J. Owen

       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. Robert R. Allardice

       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

     Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz

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

                          To be major general

     Brigadier General Thomas K. Andersen
     Brigadier General Salvatore A. Angelella
     Brigadier General Gregory A. Biscone
     Brigadier General Andrew E. Busch
     Brigadier General Timothy A. Byers
     Brigadier General Susan Y. Desjardins
     Brigadier General Judith A. Fedder
     Brigadier General Eric E. Fiel
     Brigadier General Craig A. Franklin
     Brigadier General David L. Goldfein
     Brigadier General Blair E. Hansen
     Brigadier General Susan J. Helms
     Brigadier General Mary K. Hertog
     Brigadier General John W. Hesterman, III
     Brigadier General Darrell D. Jones
     Brigadier General Jan Marc Jouas
     Brigadier General Robert C. Kane
     Brigadier General James M. Kowalski
     Brigadier General Stanley T. Kresge
     Brigadier General Susan K. Mashiko
     Brigadier General Michael R. Moeller
     Brigadier General Clyde D. Moore, II
     Brigadier General Douglas H. Owens
     Brigadier General James O. Poss

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     Brigadier General Mark F. Ramsay
     Brigadier General Robin Rand
     Brigadier General Joseph Reynes, Jr.
     Brigadier General Suzanne M. Vautrinot
     Brigadier General Lawrence L. Wells
     Brigadier General Janet C. Wolfenbarger

       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. Larry O. Spencer


                              in the navy

       The following named officer for appointment as Vice Chief 
     of Naval Operations, United States Navy and appointment to 
     the grade indicated while assigned to a position of 
     importance and responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., 
     sections 601 and 5035:

                             To be admiral

     Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert

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

                             To be admiral

     Adm. Patrick M. Walsh

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

                             To be admiral

     Vice Adm. John C. Harvey, Jr.

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

                           To be vice admiral

     Vice Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III

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

                           To be vice admiral

     Rear Adm. Richard W. Hunt

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

                           To be vice admiral

     Rear Adm. Mark D. Harnitchek

       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. Mark L. Tidd


                          in the marine corps

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

                          To be major general

     Brigadier General George J. Allen
     Brigadier General Raymond C. Fox
     Brigadier General Charles M. Gurganus
     Brigadier General David R. Heinz
     Brigadier General Steven A. Hummer
     Brigadier General David G. Reist
     Brigadier General John A. Toolan, Jr.
     Brigadier General John E. Wissler

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

                        To be brigadier general

     Colonel John J. Broadmeadow
     Colonel John W. Bullard, Jr.
     Colonel Steven W. Busby
     Colonel Herman S. Clardy, III
     Colonel Lewis A. Craparotta
     Colonel Robert F. Hedelund
     Colonel Frederick M. Padilla
     Colonel Michael A. Rocco
     Colonel Richard L. Simcock, II
     Colonel Vincent R. Stewart

               Nominations Placed on the Secretary's Desk


                            in the air force

       PN157 AIR FORCE nominations (18) beginning MICHAEL F. 
     ADAMES, and ending KATHRYN D. VANDERLINDEN, which nominations 
     were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of March 10, 2009.
       PN236 AIR FORCE nominations (4) beginning PAUL L. CANNON, 
     and ending CHERRI S. WHEELER, which nominations were received 
     by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of 
     March 25, 2009.
       PN237 AIR FORCE nominations (64) beginning RICHARD EDWARD 
     ALFORD, and ending RICHARD D. YOUNTS, which nominations were 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of March 25, 2009.
       PN335 AIR FORCE nomination of George E. Loughran, was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of April 21, 2009.
       PN336 AIR FORCE nomination of Raymond B. Abarca, which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of April 21, 2009.
       PN337 AIR FORCE nomination of Ian C. B. Diaz, which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of April 21, 2009.
       PN338 AIR FORCE nominations (3) beginning WILLIAM T. 
     HOUSTON, and ending DAVID L. WELLS II, which nominations were 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of April 21, 2009.


                              in the army

       PN339 ARMY nomination of Elizabeth M. Sherr, which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of April 21, 2009.
       PN340 ARMY nomination of Erin T. Doyle, which was received 
     by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of 
     April 21, 2009.
       PN341 ARMY nomination of Scott A. Bier, which was received 
     by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of 
     April 21, 2009.
       PN342 ARMY nomination of Robert G. Young, which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of April 21, 2009.
       PN343 ARMY nominations (3) beginning GEORGE R. BERRY, and 
     ending PERRY W. SARVER JR., which nominations were received 
     by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of 
     April 21, 2009.
       PN344 ARMY nominations (9) beginning MICHAEL G. AMUNDSON, 
     and ending PAUL THORN, which nominations were received by the 
     Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of April 21, 
     2009.
       PN345 ARMY nominations (79) beginning BUSTER D. AKERS JR., 
     and ending MICHAEL T. ZELL, which nominations were received 
     by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of 
     April 21, 2009.


                          in the marine corps

       PN346 MARINE CORPS nominations (2) beginning JOHN W. HAHN 
     IV, and ending STEPHANIE L. MALMANGER, which nominations were 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of April 21, 2009.


                              in the navy

       PN347 NAVY nomination of Michael T. Echols, which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of April 21, 2009.
       PN348 NAVY nomination of Gregory J. Hazlett, which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of April 21, 2009.
       PN349 NAVY nomination of Brian J. Ellis Jr., which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of April 21, 2009.
       PN350 NAVY nomination of Jesus S. Moreno, which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of April 21, 2009.
       PN351 NAVY nomination of Colleen L. Jackson, which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of April 21, 2009.
       PN352 NAVY nomination of Gregory P. Mitchell, which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of April 21, 2009.
       PN353 NAVY nominations (40) beginning JONATHAN V. AHLSTROM, 
     and ending JOEL E. YODER, which nominations were received by 
     the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of April 
     21, 2009.

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