Robert F. Dunn

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Robert F. Dunn
Portrait of US Navy Vice Admiral Robert F. Dunn (2).jpg
Vice Admiral Dunn in 1988
Born (1928-06-15) June 15, 1928 (age 93)
Chicago, Illinois
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1951–1989
RankVice Admiral
Commands heldNaval Air Force Atlantic Fleet
United States Naval Reserve
Naval Military Personnel Command

Naval Safety Center
USS Saratoga (CV-60)
USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20)
Carrier Air Wing Seven
VA-146
Battles/warsKorean War
Vietnam War
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit (4)
Distinguished Flying Cross (2)
Bronze Star Medal
Other workAuthor

Robert Francis Dunn (born June 15, 1928) is a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He was Chief of the United States Naval Reserve from October 1982 until November 1983. As a vice admiral, Dunn also served as Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Fleet from 1983 to 1986, and as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air Warfare from 1987 to his retirement in 1989.[1] Other commands he held include Commander , Commander Naval Military Personnel Command, and of USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20) and USS Saratoga (CV-60).

Early life and education[]

Born in Chicago on June 15, 1928,[2] Dunn is a 1951 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.

Civilian career[]

After retiring from the military, Dunn served a stint as president of the Naval Historical Foundation.

Personal life[]

Dunn is married to Claire Snyder Leaver. Together, they have four children.[3]

Awards[]

Dunn's awards include the Gray Eagle Award, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Silver Star and Bronze Star Medal.[4]

Bibliography[]

  • An analysis of the value of naval air combat readiness training. Ft. Belvoir Defense Technical Information Center. OCLC 227344616.
  • Gear up, mishaps down : the evolution of naval aviation safety, 1950–2000. Naval Institute Press. 2017.

Critical studies and reviews of Dunn's work[]

Gear up, mishaps down

References[]

  1. ^ "Bio: Vice Admiral Robert Francis Dunn, USN (Ret) – Naval Historical Foundation". www.navyhistory.org.
  2. ^ Supplement to Who's who in America. Marquis Who's Who. 28 August 1987. ISBN 9780837971001 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "Bio: Vice Admiral Robert Francis Dunn, USN (Ret) – Naval Historical Foundation". www.navyhistory.org.
  4. ^ http://www.epnaao.com/BIOS_files/REGULARS/Dunn-%20Robert%20F.pdf


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