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Today, SecDef Gates announced Pres. Obama has made the following appointment:

Army Reserve Col. Kurt A. Hardin has been nominated for promotion to the rank of brigadier general and assignment as commander, 104th Training Division (Leader Training), Vancouver, Wash.  Hardin is currently serving as chief of staff (troop program unit), 104th Training Division (Leader Training), Vancouver, Wash.