William J. Houston

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William J. Houston
Vice Adm. William J. Houston.jpg
Born1968 (age 53–54)
Buffalo, New York
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1990–present
RankVice Admiral
Commands heldSubmarine Force Atlantic
Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet

Submarine Group 8

USS Hampton (SSN-767)
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (4)

William Joseph Houston[1] (born 1968)[2] is a United States Navy vice admiral who serves as commander of the Naval Submarine Forces, Submarine Force Atlantic and since September 10, 2021.[3][4] He most recently served as Director of the Undersea Warfare Division.[4] Previously, he was the Director of Plans and Operations of the United States Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Deputy Commander of the United States Sixth Fleet, and the Commander of Submarine Group 8.[5][6][7]

Raised in Grand Island, New York,[1] Houston earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1990. He later received an Master of Business Administration degree from the College of William & Mary.[5]

References[]

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Government.

  1. ^ a b 1990 Commencement (PDF). The University of Notre Dame du Lac. May 20, 1990. p. 50. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  2. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 197. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  3. ^ "Flag Officer Announcement". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "August 2021 Roster (Public)" (PDF). MyNavyHR. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Rear Admiral William Houston". www.navy.mil. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  6. ^ "CSG 8 Holds Change of Command Ceremony". U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa / U.S. 6th Fleet. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  7. ^ "USS Wahoo Memorial Service". www.stratcom.mil. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
Military offices
Preceded by
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 Deputy Director for Strategic Targeting and Nuclear Mission Planning of the United States Strategic Command
2017–2019 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Thomas E. Ishee
 Director of Plans and Operations of the United States Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Deputy Commander of the United States Sixth Fleet, and the Commander of
2019–2020
Director of Undersea Warfare Division of the United States Navy
2020–2021 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Daryl L. Caudle
 Commander of Naval Submarine Forces and Submarine Force Atlantic
2021–present 		Incumbent
Commander of the
2021–present
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