Samuel J. Locklear
Samuel Jones "Sam" Locklear III (born October 28, 1954) is a retired United States Navy admiral who last served as the commander of the United States Pacific Command from March 9, 2012, to May 27, 2015. Prior to that, he served as Commander, United States Naval Forces Europe – United States Naval Forces Africa and NATO's Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples. Prior to that, he served as Director, Navy Staff from July 2009 to October 2010. He retired from the navy on July 1, 2015, after 39 years of service.
Samuel J. Locklear III | |
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Locklear in March 2012 | |
| Born | October 28, 1954 Macon, Georgia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1972–2015 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | United States Pacific Command United States Naval Forces Europe Allied Joint Force Command Naples United States Third Fleet Cruiser-Destroyer Group 5 and Nimitz Strike Group Destroyer Squadron 2 USS Leftwich |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War Military intervention in Libya |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (5) Bronze Star Medal Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia (Australia) |
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