WASHINGTON - The Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations announced today the following nominations for appointment to the rank of rear admiral:

Rear Adm. (lower half) Jacquelyn McClelland
Rear Adm. (lower half) Eric C. Ruttenberg
Rear Adm. (lower half) Michael J. Steffen
Rear Adm. (lower half) Thomas S. Wall
Rear Adm. (lower half) Larry D. Watkins

These nominations will ensure the Navy is equipped with the right senior leaders to support the Fleet and lead Navy Reserve Forces, recognizing that the continued preeminence of U.S. naval power is inextricably linked to the ability to successfully change. To do so, officers with proven sustained superior performance in leadership positions of increasing scope and span of control in difficult and challenging assignments, including those in the diplomatic/foreign service arena, were chosen.

The Board sought innovative and bold leaders who are their own toughest critic, who think creatively, challenge assumptions, and take well-calculated risks to maximize effectiveness. The Board selected those officers with superior leadership skills that may be further developed in a variety of assignments across the Navy without regard to community, platform, or career paths to serve as the future leaders of the Navy.

The convening order and precept for this board may be found on the MyNavy HR website at the following link: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Boards/Flag/Precepts