Robert F. Dunn

Robert F. Dunn
Born (1928-06-15) June 15, 1928
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service 1951–1989
Rank Vice admiral
Commands held United States Naval Reserve
Naval Air Force Atlantic Fleet
Other work author

Robert Francis Dunn (born June 15, 1928) is a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He was Chief of the United States Naval Reserve from October 1982 until November 1983. As a vice admiral, Dunn also served as Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Fleet from 1983 to 1986, and as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air Warfare from 1987 to his retirement in 1989.[1] Other commands he held include Commander Carrier Group Eight, Commander Naval Military Personnel Command, and of Mount Whitney (LCC-20) and Saratoga (CV-60).

Early life and education

Born in Chicago,[2] he is a 1951 graduate of the United States Naval Academy in which he served as class president.

Civilian career

After retiring from the military, Dunn served a stint as president of the Naval Historical Foundation.

Personal life

He is married to Claire Snyder Leaver. Together, they have four children.[3]

Awards

His awards include the Gray Eagle Award, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Silver Star and Bronze Star.[4]

Selected publications

  • An analysis of the value of naval air combat readiness training. Ft. Belvoir Defense Technical Information Center. OCLC 227344616.
  • Gear Up, Mishaps Down: The Evolution of Naval Aviation Safety, 1950-2000. Naval Institute Press. 2017. ISBN 9781682470053. OCLC 945951283.

References

  1. ↑ "Bio: Vice Admiral Robert Francis Dunn, USN (Ret) - Naval Historical Foundation". www.navyhistory.org.
  2. ↑ "Supplement to Who's who in America". Marquis Who's Who. 28 August 1987 – via Google Books.
  3. ↑ "Bio: Vice Admiral Robert Francis Dunn, USN (Ret) - Naval Historical Foundation". www.navyhistory.org.
  4. ↑ http://www.epnaao.com/BIOS_files/REGULARS/Dunn-%20Robert%20F.pdf


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