William J. Flanagan, Jr.
| William J. Flanagan, Jr. | |
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 Admiral William J. Flanagan, Jr. | |
| Born |
March 27, 1943 Jessup, Georgia, U.S. |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1967 - 1996 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Admiral William J.ohn Flanagan, Jr. (born March 27, 1943) is a retired United States Navy four star admiral who served as Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANTFLT) from 1994 to 1996.[1][2]
William John Flanagan, Jr. was born in 1943[3]
In addition to his bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation, Flanagan received a Master's degree in Political Science from the American University and earned a degree from Harvard Business School.[4]
Career
The younger Flanagan graduated from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Transportation, joining the Merchant Marine and working for American Export-Isbrandtsen Lines out of New York, where he achieved the grade of Second Mate. After three years of service with American Export Lines, Flanagan accepted a full commission with the U.S. Navy in 1967.
On June 27, 1981, Flanagan reported to commissioning crew of USS Kidd (DDG-993) as her first Commanding Officer. He had now advanced to the rank of Captain. Flannagan commanded the guided missile destroyer—the lead ship of her class—on her first deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean.
On October 5, 1994, Flanagan was promoted to the rank of Admiral and was assigned as Commander in Chief of the Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANTFLT). At the end of his tenure in this position, he was responsible for more than 200,000 Navy and Marine Corps personnel, 220 vessels, 1,500 aircraft, and 27 shore installations. Admiral Flanagan stepped down from commanding the Atlantic Fleet on December 20, 1996, and retired shortly thereafter after approximately thirty years of naval service. [5] [6]
Military Awards
- U.S. Military decorations
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal |
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal |
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Legion of Merit (with three bronze service stars) |
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Meritorious Service Medal (with one gold award star) |
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Joint Service Commendation Medal |
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Navy Commendation Medal (with one bronze service star) |
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Combat Action Ribbon |
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Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon (with three bronze service stars) |
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Battle Efficiency ribbon (with three Battle E devices) |
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Navy Expeditionary Medal |
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National Defense Service Medal (with bronze service star) |
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Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
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Vietnam Service Medal (with four bronze service stars) |
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Humanitarian Service Medal |
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Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon |
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Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation (Republic of Vietnam) |
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Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation (Republic of Vietnam) |
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Vietnam Campaign Medal (Republic of Vietnam) |
References
- ↑ "William Flanagan: Executive Profile & Biography". Businessweek. Retrieved 2012-09-12.
- ↑ "For couple who lived 9/11 horror, there are no words for the grief". HamptonRoads.com/PilotOnline.com. The Virginian-Pilot. September 11, 2006. Retrieved 2012-09-12.
- ↑
- ↑ "High Profile: Admiral William J. Flanagan". Daily Press. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ↑ "High Profile: Admiral William J. Flanagan". Daily Press. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ↑ "Commanding Officers of USS KIDD (DDG-993), CAPTAIN WILLIAM J. FLANAGAN, JR.". USS KIDD Veterans Memorial Museum. Retrieved 2013-01-06.