Congratulations to Sailors Assigned to U.S. Africa Command Selected for Promotion

Congratulations to the following Sailors assigned to Africa Command who were selected for promotion: <br /> <br />Bryant Birchler, selected to Petty Officer 2nd Class <br />Jalessa Durland, selected to Petty Officer 3rd Class <br />Alfonso Tafur,

By US AFRICOM Public Affairs , U.S. AFRICOM Public Affairs STUTTGART, Germany Nov 15, 2010

Congratulations to the following Sailors assigned to Africa Command who were selected for promotion:

Bryant Birchler, selected to Petty Officer 2nd Class
Jalessa Durland, selected to Petty Officer 3rd Class
Alfonso Tafur, selected to Petty Officer 2nd Class
Michael Wright II, selected to Petty Officer 1st Class

Congratulations!!!

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Congratulations to Sailors Assigned to U.S. Africa Command Selected for Promotion

Congratulations to the following Sailors assigned to Africa Command who were selected for promotion: <br /> <br />Bryant Birchler, selected to Petty Officer 2nd Class <br />Jalessa Durland, selected to Petty Officer 3rd Class <br />Alfonso Tafur,