Navy flag officer announcements

The Navy announced multiple assignments for senior positions in the service's ships, Joint Strike Fighter, operational test, and other areas.

Rear Adm. William Gallinis has been named as program executive officer for ships, and Rear Adm. Roy Kelley will be assigned as Joint Strike Fighter fleet integration director, according to a Pentagon flag officer announcement.

Rear Adm. Paul Sohl was named operational test and evaluation force commander, and Rear Adm. Brian Brakke will be assigned as Navy Expeditionary Combat Command chief.

Additionally, Capt. Francis Morley was selected for rear admiral and will become the next Navy international programs office director.