William F. Moran (admiral)

William F. Moran
Moran in September 2016
Born New York, U.S.
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service 1981–present
Rank Admiral
Commands held
Awards

William Francis Moran[1] is a United States Navy admiral who currently serves as the 39th Vice Chief of Naval Operations. Prior to that, he served as the Chief of Naval Personnel and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (N1) from August 2, 2013, to May 27, 2016. He assumed his current assignment on May 31, 2016.

Early life and education

Moran was born and raised in New York.[2] He graduated with a bachelor of science degree from the United States Naval Academy in 1981 and a master's degree from the National War College in 2006.

Career

A P-3 Orion pilot with operational tours spanning both coasts, he commanded Patrol Squadron 46 and Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 2, and served extensively as an instructor pilot in multiple operational tours and in two tours with Patrol Squadron 30. The additional operational tour included staff members for the commander of Carrier Group 6 aboard USS Forrestal (CV-59).[2]

Ashore, he served as assistant Washington placement officer and assistant flag officer detailer in the Bureau of Naval Personnel; executive assistant to Commander, U.S. Pacific Command; deputy director, Navy staff; and executive assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations.[2]

As a flag officer, he served as commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group and director, Air Warfare (N98) on the staff of the chief of naval operations.[2]

He assumed duties as the Navy's 57th chief of naval personnel on August 2, 2013. Serving concurrently as the deputy chief of naval operations, he was responsible for the planning and programming of all manpower, personnel, training and education resources for the U.S. Navy. He managed an annual operating budget of $29 billion and led more than 26,000 employees engaged in the recruiting, personnel management, training and development of Navy personnel. His responsibilities included overseeing Navy Recruiting Command, Navy Personnel Command, and Naval Education and Training Command.

Awards and decorations

Gold star
Gold star
Bronze star
Naval Aviator Badge
Navy Distinguished Service Medal with one gold award star Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit with four award stars
Meritorious Service Medal with one award star Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with four award stars Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award with one bronze oak leaf cluster Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Southwest Asia Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with one silver and one bronze service stars Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal
Command at Sea insignia

References

  1. ↑ http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=315237
  2. 1 2 3 4 http://docs.house.gov/meetings/AS/AS25/20130417/100671/HHRG-113-AS25-Bio-MoranR-20130417.pdf

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Navy document "Admiral Bill Moran".

Military offices
Preceded by
Michelle J. Howard		 Vice Chief of Naval Operations
2016–present		 Incumbent
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