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NORAD NEWS
News | June 16, 2004

New Commander Named

By NORAD and USNORTHCOM Public Affairs

NORAD and USNORTHCOM Statement

"We are pleased with the announcement of VADM Keating's appointment to the rank of Admiral and assignment as commander of North American Aerospace Defense
Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command. We look forward to a successful confirmation process and transition.

"Gen Eberhart intends to retire at the end of the calendar year, pending official approval and announcement by the SECDEF."

Mr. Mike Perini
Director of Public Affairs
NORAD - USNORTHCOM