Gregory C. Huffman

Gregory Clark Huffman[1] (born 1967)[2] is a United States Navy rear admiral who serves as the commander of Joint Region Marianas since June 21, 2023. He most recently served as commander of Carrier Strike Group 12 from June 2021 to May 2023.[3][4] Prior to that, he served as director of operations and plans of the Operations, Plans and Strategy Directorate (N3), with command tours including the USS John C. Stennis and USS Green Bay.[5][6] He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1989.[7] Huffman became a rear admiral with Senate confirmation in 2019.[8]

Gregory C. Huffman
Born1967 (age 55–56)
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1989–present
RankRear Admiral (lower half)
Commands heldJoint Region Marianas
Carrier Strike Group 12
USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74)
USS Green Bay (LPD-20)
VFA-27
Battles/warsBosnian War
Kosovo War
Iraq War
War in Afghanistan
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (5)
Alma materUnited States Naval Academy (BA)
University of Maryland (MA)
University of Tennessee (MS)

Huffman earned an M.A. degree in history from the University of Maryland in 1989 and an M.S. degree in aviation systems from the University of Tennessee in 2000.[5]

References
  1. "PN151 — Navy — 101st Congress (1989-1990)". U.S. Congress. March 1, 1989. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
  2. Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 174. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
  3. "Carrier Strike Group 12 Holds Change of Command". dvidshub.net. June 17, 2021.
  4. "CARRIER STRIKE GROUP 12 HOLDS CHANGE OF COMMAND". U.S. Second Fleet. May 24, 2023.
  5. "Rear Admiral Gregory Huffman > United States Navy > BioDisplay". www.navy.mil.
  6. Affairs, By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) Elizabeth Merriam, USS Green Bay Public. "USS Green Bay holds Change of Command". www.public.navy.mil.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. Stanford, Julianne (August 4, 2018). "New commanding officer for the USS John C. Stennis". Kitsap Sun. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  8. "PN977 - 1 nominee for Navy, 116th Congress (2019-2020)". www.congress.gov. October 31, 2019.
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