John M. Richardson (admiral)
John M. Richardson | |
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Born |
Petersburg, Virginia, U.S. | April 8, 1960
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1982–present |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held |
Chief of Naval Operations Director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Naval Submarine Forces in Norfolk Submarine Group 8 USS Honolulu |
Awards |
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3) Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (4) Stockdale Award for Inspirational Leadership |
John Michael Richardson[1] (born April 8, 1960) is an admiral in the United States Navy who currently serves as the 31st Chief of Naval Operations. He previously served as the Director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program from November 2, 2012 to August 14, 2015. While serving as Director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion (itself a joint Department of Energy and Department of Navy organization), Richardson was responsible for the command and safe, reliable operation of the United States Navy's nuclear propulsion program and for all the current United States naval reactors deployed for usage as well as all facilities needed to ensure safe operations. On May 13, 2015, United States Secretary of Defense, Ashton Carter, announced Richardson's nomination to succeed Admiral Jonathan Greenert as Chief of Naval Operations.[2] Richardson began serving as the 31st Chief of Naval Operations on September 18, 2015.[3]
Early life and education
Born on April 8, 1960 in Petersburg, Virginia,[4] Richardson was commissioned into the United States Navy upon his graduation from the United States Naval Academy in 1982.[3]
Naval career
During his naval career, Richardson has served primarily with submarine operations, serving on the USS Parche, the USS Salt Lake City, and the USS George C. Marshall. Prior to being Director of Nuclear Propulsion, Richardson headed the U.S. Navy's submarine force, COMSUBFOR, where he was relieved by Michael J. Connor. Richardson has also commanded the USS Honolulu, Submarine Development Squadron 12, Submarine Group 8, and Submarine Allied Naval Forces South. Richardson served as the Chief of Staff for U.S. Naval Forces Europe as well as U.S. Naval Forces Africa, Naval Aide to the President of the United States and Director of Strategy and Policy at U.S. Joint Forces Command.[3] Richardson also attended and received master's degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and the National War College.[5]
On May 13, 2015, Richardson was nominated by President Barack Obama to be the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), was confirmed August 5, and began serving as CNO on September 18, 2015.[6][3]
In 2001,[7] Richardson received the James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award.[3]
Awards and decorations
References
- ↑ "Former Trident Scholars who have achieved flag officer rank". United States Naval Academy. 2014. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
- ↑ Dougan, Tom. "Navy Gets New Nuclear Propulsion Boss". US Navy. Retrieved January 4, 2013.
- ↑ "Nominations Before the Senate Armed Services Committee, First Session, 114th Congress" (PDF). Hearings Before the Committee on Armed Services United States Senate One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. GPO. December 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
- ↑ "Admiral John M. Richardson". National Nuclear Security Administration. Retrieved January 4, 2013.
- ↑ "2001 VADM James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award Winners (NAVADMIN 246/01)". Naval Administrative Messages. United States Navy. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
- ↑ Cavas Christopher P. "Richardson Nominated for Naval Reactors" DefenseNews. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
- ↑ "US Chief of Naval Operations Receives Prestigious Military Award for Enhancing Strong Navy-to-Navy Ties". May 15, 2017. Archived from the original on October 2, 2018.
The United States' Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral (ADM) John M. Richardson, was conferred Singapore's prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) [or the Meritorious Service Medal (Military)] by President Tony Tan.
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Military offices | ||
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Preceded by Jonathan Greenert |
Chief of Naval Operations 2015–present |
Incumbent |
Order of precedence | ||
Preceded by Mark A. Milley as Chief of Staff of the Army |
Order of precedence of the United States as Chief of Naval Operations |
Succeeded by Robert Neller as Commandant of the Marine Corps |