Naval Surface Forces Atlantic Biography

Deputy Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic

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Rear Adm. Foster is a native of Bristow, Oklahoma. A Muscogee (Creek) Nation tribal citizen, he

Executive Officer, Afloat Training Group Norfolk

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Commander Anne Rahall is from Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated in 2009 from the United States Naval

Command Master Chief, Afloat Training Group Norfolk

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Command Master Chief Petty Officer, Jerry L. Gonzales, a native of Fredericksburg, Texas, he began

COMMANDING OFFICER, AFLOAT TRAINING GROUP NORFOLK

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Captain Matt Krull was raised in Manchester, New Hampshire, and is a graduate of Boston University,

CMDCM Command, Naval Surface Group Europe

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Master Chief Rape, is a native of Lake Placid, FL. He graduated from Lake Placid High School in

DEPUTY COMMODORE COMMANDER NAVAL SURFACE GROUP-EUROPE

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Commander Phillips is a native of Knoxville, Iowa. He enlisted in the Navy in 1996 as a Fire

Commander Naval Surface Group Europe

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A native of Wheeling, West Virginia, Captain Klug graduated from Bethany College with a Bachelor of

Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic

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Rear Admiral Alexander, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in

Command Master Chief, Naval Surface Force Atlantic

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Command Master Chief Joseph enlisted in the United States Navy in October 2001 after graduating in

Chief of Staff, Naval Surface Force Atlantic

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Capt. Eric Kellum is a native of Beaumont, Texas. Eric entered the Navy in 1991 as an Enlisted

Force Master Chief, Naval Surface Force Atlantic

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Force Master Chief Jarmine Westmoreland, a native of Philadelphia, PA, he enlisted on January 31,

Deputy Commodore, Commander, Naval Surface Group Middle Atlantic

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Captain Melicharek is a native of Fair Oaks, California. He earned Bachelor of Science degrees

Chief Staff Officer, Commander Naval Surface Group Middle Atlantic

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CAPT James Hagerty is a native of Baldwin, NY. He graduated with merit from the U.S. Naval Academy

Senior Enlisted Leader U.S. Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Poland

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Senior Chief Ackeola O Stephen, a native of Guyana, South America, enlisted in the United States

Executive Officer, Beachmaster Unit Two

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A native of Chicago, IL, Cmdr. Edward J. McGuinnis graduated from Fenwick High school in Oak Park,

Commanding Officer, Beachmaster Unit Two

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Cmdr. Atherton is a native of Fishkill, New York, and a graduate of the United States Merchant

Commanding Officer, U.S. Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System, Deveselu, Romania

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Cmdr. Carleigh Gregory is originally from Herndon, Virginia. She received her commission and

OFFICER IN CHARGE, FLEET SURGICAL TEAM TWO

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Cmdr. Derek A. Austin grew up in Spokane, Washington and graduated from Whitworth University in

Executive Officer, Assault Craft Unit Two (ACU 2)

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A native of Boise, Idaho, Cmdr. Blandin enlisted in the Navy in 1997 as a Fire Controlman and served

Commanding Officer, Assault Craft Unit Two (ACU 2)

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Cmdr. Reber is a native of Reading, Pennsylvania. She was commissioned through the United States