McKenzie, Beydler Promoted

The Pentagon announced today Defense Secretary Ash Carter has nominated Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Kenneth McKenzie Jr., currently the head of Marine Corps Forces Central Command, to become director of strategic plans and policy, J-5, on the Joint Staff.

Additionally, Carter nominated Maj. Gen. William Beydler for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general and to become chief of Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He is currently commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Lejeune, NC.