Richard Cheeseman Jr.

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Richard Cheeseman Jr.
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Nickname(s)Rick
Born1966 (age 55–56)
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1989–present
RankRear Admiral (lower half)
Commands heldCarrier Strike Group 10
Carrier Strike Group 2
Naval Forces Korea Detachment Chinhae
USS Monterey (CG-61)
USS Bulkeley (DDG-84)
AwardsLegion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal
Alma materPenn State University (BS)
Joint Advanced Warfighting School

Richard John "Rick" Cheeseman Jr. (born 1966)[1] is a United States Navy rear admiral and surface warfare officer who serves as commander of Carrier Strike Group 10 since December 14, 2020. He previously served as commander of Carrier Strike Group 2 with tours as commanding officer of the USS Bulkeley (DDG-84) and USS Monterey (CG-61).[2][3] Raised in Carney's Point, New Jersey, Cheeseman earned a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1989. He later received a master's degree in joint campaign planning and strategy from the Joint Advanced Warfighting School at the Joint Forces Staff College in 2007.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 181. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  2. ^ a b "Rear Admiral Richard Cheeseman Jr". U.S. Navy. January 4, 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  3. ^ "Carrier Strike Group 10 Holds Change of Command". dvidshub.net. 2020-12-14. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
Military offices
Preceded by
 Commanding Officer of USS Bulkeley (DDG-84)
2007-2009 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
 Commanding Officer of USS Monterey (CG-61)
2013-2015
Preceded by Commander of Carrier Strike Group 2
2020 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of Carrier Strike Group 10
2020-present 		Incumbent


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