The Pentagon on April 28 named Adm. William French to relieve Adm. Len Hering as Navy mayor. Hering is set to retire this summer.
Technically commander of Navy Region Southwest, the Navy mayor commands shore facilities in California and Nevada. Responsibilities include overseeing the large construction push on local military bases.
French is commander of Navy Region Marianas in Guam. He will receive his second star as part of his promotion.
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