Here are the president's nominees for Brigadier General.  Please note that four out 40 (10%) of these are Special Forces officers, which is a much higher than normal proportion. 

Army Col. Paul J. Lacamera for promotion to the grade of brigadier general. He is currently serving at U.S. Joint Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Army Col. Austin S. Miller for promotion to the grade of brigadier general. He is currently serving as deputy director for Special Operations, J-37, Joint Staff, Washington, D.C.

Army Col. Edward M. Reeder Jr. for promotion to the grade of brigadier general. He is currently serving as executive officer to the commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.

Army Col. Kenneth E. Tovo for promotion to the grade of brigadier general. He is currently serving as deputy commander, Special Operations Command Europe, U.S. European Command, Germany.