John F. Meier

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John F. Meier
John F. Meier (3).jpg
Official portrait, 2020
Born1964 (age 57–58)
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1986–present
RankRear Admiral
Commands heldNaval Air Force Atlantic
Navy Warfare Development Command
Carrier Strike Group 10
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78)
USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44)
VAQ-136

John Francis Meier[1] (born 1964)[2] is a United States Navy rear admiral who has served as the Commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic since May 1, 2020. Previously, he was Commander of Navy Warfare Development Command from July 3, 2019, to May 18, 2020.[3][4][5][6]

Born at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland[7] and raised in Export, Pennsylvania,[3] Meier is a 1982 graduate of Franklin Regional High School.[8] He then attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1986 with a B.S. degree in general engineering. In August 1988, Meier completed flight training in Beeville, Texas and became a naval aviator.[3]

Meier married Rachel Diane Edwards on December 5, 1990 in Island County, Washington.[9] The couple have two sons.[10]

References[]

  1. ^ "PN936 — Civilian — 99th Congress (1985-1986)". U.S. Congress. March 19, 1986. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  2. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 127. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Rear Admiral John Meier". www.navy.mil. August 7, 2020. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  4. ^ Varine, Patrick (May 4, 2020). "Export native takes over Naval Air Force Atlantic command". TribLIVE.com.
  5. ^ "Celebrating 78 years of one of the Navy's most active forces". Federal News Network. January 5, 2021.
  6. ^ "Rear Admiral Meier Visits USS John C. Stennis During RCOH". DVIDS.
  7. ^ Affidavit of Male Applicant for Marriage License. Marriage Records, 1854-2013. Olympia, Washington: Washington State Archives. November 26, 1990.
  8. ^ Quill. Vol. XVI. Murrysville, Pennsylvania: Franklin Regional High School. 1982. p. 65.
  9. ^ "Marriage Certificate". Marriage Records, 1854-2013. No. 15420. Olympia, Washington: Washington State Archives. December 10, 1990.
  10. ^ "December 31, 1990, Lt John F. Meier ejected from an EA6B Prowler". Denham, UK: Martin-Baker. December 31, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2021.

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Military offices
New office Commander of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78)
201?–2016 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
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 Assistant Commander for Career Management of the Navy Personnel Command
201?–2018 		Succeeded by
Richard J. Cheeseman Jr.
Preceded by Commander of Carrier Strike Group 10
2018–2019 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of Navy Warfare Development Command
2019–2020 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
 Commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic
2020–present 		Incumbent


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