William D. Sullivan
William D. Sullivan | |
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 Vice Admiral William Sullivan | |
| Born | 1950 (age 71–72) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1972–2009 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | Strategic Plans and Policy on the Joint Staff USS Cowpens USS Sampson |
| Battles/wars | Persian Gulf War
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William Daniel Sullivan[1] (born 1950)[2] is a retired United States Navy officer who served as the U.S. military representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Sullivan also served as Vice Director for Strategic Plans and Policy on the Joint Staff, and as Director to the U.S. Pacific Command for Strategy and Plans.[3] He commanded USS Sampson (DDG-10) during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and USS Cowpens (CG-63) during Persian Gulf combat operations.[4]
Education[]
- Bachelor's degree from Florida State University in 1972.
- Master's degree in national security studies from Georgetown University in 1990.
- Master's degree in national security strategy from the National War College in 1994.
In 2009 with Bob Gates
References[]
- ^ "PN969-2 — Navy — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)". U.S. Congress. August 12, 1992. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
- ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 23. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
- ^ Background info
- ^ "Vice Admiral William D. Sullivan". North Atlantic Treaty Organization. March 16, 2009. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
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