Capt. Frank D. Whitworth III, selected for promotion to rear admiral

Capt. Frank D. Whitworth III, selected for promotion to rear admiral (lower half), will be assigned as director, J-2, U.S. Africa Command, Stuttgart, Germany. Whitworth is currently serving as director, J-2, Joint Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

NIP Chairman Tony Cothron commented: “Trey was a shipmate aboard LaSalle with me at SIXTHFLT in 1998-99 and I have watched him ever since. He is exceptional!"

Sources tell the NIP Quarterly there could be another 1830-flag pick in the offing. Stay tuned!