Caudle Assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Europe-6th Fleet
Rear Adm. Daryl L. Caudle, USN, will be assigned as director, plans and operations, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-6th Fleet; deputy commander, U.S.
Crites Assigned to Submarine Group 10
Rear Adm. Randy B. Crites, USN, will be assigned as commander, Submarine Group 10, Kings Bay, Georgia.
Franchetti Assigned to Carrier Strike Group 9
Rear Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti, USN, will be assigned as commander, Carrier Strike Group 9, San Diego.
Hitchcock Assigned to Carrier Strike Group 3
Rear Adm. Marcus A. Hitchcock, USN, will be assigned as commander, Carrier Strike Group 3, Naval Base Kitsap, Washington.
Kelley Assigned to Carrier Strike Group 12
Rear Adm. Roy J. Kelley, USN, will be assigned as commander, Carrier Strike Group 12, Norfolk, Virginia.
Loeblein Assigned to Carrier Strike Group 1
Rear Adm. James T. Loeblein, USN, will be assigned as commander, Carrier Strike Group 1, North Island, California.
Luther Assigned to Carrier Strike Group 2
Rear Adm. Brian E. Luther, USN, will be assigned as commander, Carrier Strike Group 2, Norfolk, Virginia.
Army Awards Oshkosh $6.7 Billion Vehicle Contract
The U.S. Army has awarded a $6.7 billion firm fixed price production contract for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) to Oshkosh Defense LLC, part of Oshkosh Corporation. The Army and the U.S. Marine Corps are expected to replace the bulk of their high-mobility, multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWVs) with 17,000 JLTVs beginning in 2016. The vehicle is designed to combine versatility and protection. It features enhanced ballistic protection, underbody protection similar to that of a mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle (MRAP) and high-speed off-road mobility.
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Dingle Assigned to U.S. Army Medical Command
Col. R. Scott Dingle, USA, has been assigned as deputy chief of staff for operations (G-3/5/7), U.S. Army Medical Command, Falls Church, Virginia.