Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations:
Marine Corps Reserve Brig. Gen. Karl D. Pierson for appointment to the rank of major general. Pierson is currently serving as deputy commanding general, U.S. Marine Forces Cyber, Joint Force Headquarters Cyber, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland.
Marine Corps Reserve Col. Valerie A. Jackson for appointment to the rank of brigadier general. Jackson is currently serving as vice chief of staff, Marine Forces Reserve, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Marine Corps Reserve Col. Mark A. Cunningham for appointment to the rank of brigadier general. Cunningham is currently serving as deputy commander, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, New Orleans, Louisiana.
