Jeffrey Thomas Anderson[1] (born c. 1969) is a United States Navy rear admiral who served as the director of operations of the United States Indo-Pacific Command. He previously served as the commander of the Carrier Strike Group 3.[2][3]
Jeffrey T. Anderson | |
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| Born | c. 1969 (age 54–55) Fayetteville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1991–present |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held | Carrier Strike Group 3 Carrier Air Wing Three VFA-37 |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (3) |
Anderson attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1991 with a B.S. degree in aerospace engineering. After completing flight training, he was designated a naval aviator in 1994. Anderson later completed an M.A. degree in national security and strategic studies at the Naval War College.[3]
In May 2024, Anderson was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and assignment as commander of the United States Sixth Fleet, Task Force Six, and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO; deputy commander of United States Naval Forces Europe and Africa; and Joint Force Maritime Component Commander Europe.[4][5]
References edit
- ^ "PN155 — Navy". U.S. Congress. March 20, 1991. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Staff, Seapower (February 26, 2021). "Navy Announces Flag Officer Assignments".
- ^ a b "Rear Admiral Jeffrey Anderson". United States Navy.
- ^ "PN1761 — Rear Adm. Jeffrey T. Anderson — Navy". U.S. Congress. May 14, 2024.
- ^ "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. May 17, 2024.
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