Five of the six commanders of the military Guard and Reserve components slated for third stars were nominated for promotion this week, according to Defense Department announcements. Congress ordered the promotions in the fiscal year 2001 Defense Authorization Act to give the Guard and Reserve commanders greater influence in Pentagon planning. DOD announced April 25 that Marine Corps Reserve chief Maj. Gen. Dennis McCarthy and Navy Reserve commander Rear Adm. John Totushek are up for promotion to lieutenant general and...