Orcutt picked for brigadier general

WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced today that the president has nominated Air Force Col. Daniel J. Orcutt of Hurlburt Field, Fla., for appointment to the rank of brigadier general. Orcutt is currently serving as commander, 505th Command and Control Wing, Air Combat Command at Hurlburt. Orcutt's nomination was among 31 Air Force general officer promotions announced today. (Source: DoD, 01/08/15) Hurlburt Field is home of the Air Force Special Operations Command.