Jonathan Greenert
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (4)Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit |
Jonathan William Greenert (born May 15, 1953)
Early life and education
Born in the
Greenert's career as a submariner included assignments on board
Following his command at sea, Greenert served as commander of
Flag assignments
In July 1997, Greenert reported as chief of staff for Commander,
Greenert's shore assignments include tours as COMSUBPAC staff fire control officer, program analyst for Office of the
On September 23, 2011, Greenert became the 30th Chief of Naval Operations, succeeding Admiral Gary Roughead.
Post-retirement
On March 3, 2016, the National Bureau of Asian Research announced that Greenert would become the third holder of the John M. Shalikashvili Chair in National Security Studies (Shali Chair) at NBR.[3] At NBR, Greenert brings to bear his years of experience in the U.S. Navy to help inform policy debates on critical issues pertaining to the Asia-Pacific through briefings of senior leaders, and research and writing.
The board chairman of Arlington-based BAE Systems Inc., Michael Chertoff, a former secretary of Homeland Security, announced on April 19, 2016, that retired Greenert was appointed to the board of directors for BAE Systems for a three-year term. "Admiral Greenert brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise from a distinguished, 40-year career as a senior military officer and government leader," Chertoff said in a statement. "His experience in management, operations, and strategic planning will be highly valuable, and I'm pleased to welcome him to the board."[8]
Awards and decorations
Family
Greenert is married to Darleen Greenert, who was the Sponsor for the pre-commissioning unit (PCU) USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN-795), and christened the ship during a ceremony at General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard facility in Groton, Connecticut, on 31 July 2021.[12]
References
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Navy
- ^ Marquis Who's Who on the Web
- ^ J. W. Greenert (August 13, 2009). "VICE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS CHANGE OF OFFICE". U.S. Department of the Navy, Office of the Vice Chief of Naval Operations. Retrieved August 17, 2009. [permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "Reference at www.nbr.org" (PDF).
- ^ Christopher P. Cavas (April 19, 2016). "Former CNO Greenert Named To BAE Board". Defense News. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
- ^ <<<=theobj.bylinetime>>>. "New chief of naval operations a Steelers fan and a 'regular guy' | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette". Post-gazette.com. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ Andrew Carr, "Chief of Naval Operations speaks at Keystone Boys State graduation," The [Cumberland] Sentinel, June 27, 2015, "Reference at cumberlink.com".
- ^ "New chief of naval operations a Steelers fan and a 'regular guy'". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. June 18, 2011.
- ^ Brian Roehrkasse (April 19, 2016). "Admiral Jonathan Greenert Joins BAE Systems, Inc. Board of Directors" (Press release). Business Wire. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
- ^ "Hall of Valor — Valor awards for Jonathan William Greenert". Military Times.
- ^ "Reference at news.usni.org".
- ^ "Richardson Becomes New Chief of Naval Operations; Greenert Retires After 40 Years". USNI. September 18, 2015.
- The Associated Press/Navy Times, 2021-08-02