General officer announcements

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced today that the president nominated Marine Corps Reserve Brig. Gen. William T. Collins for appointment to the rank of major general. Collins is currently serving as commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, New Orleans, La. The president also nominated Marine Corps Reserve Brig. Gen. James S. Hartsell for appointment to the rank of major general. Hartsell is currently serving as commanding general, 4th Marine Division, New Orleans. (Source: DoD, 02/03/14)