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Yvette M. Davids
United States Navy admiral / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yvette Marie Davids (born 29 March 1967)[1][2] is a United States Navy vice admiral. She was the first Hispanic American woman to command a navy ship.[3]
Quick Facts 64th Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, Preceded by ...
Yvette Davids | |
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64th Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy | |
Assumed office January 11, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Frederick W. Kacher (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1967-03-29) March 29, 1967 (age 57) Bexar County, Texas, U.S. |
Spouse | Keith Davids |
Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) Naval War College (MS) National Defense University (MS) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1989–present |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands | United States Naval Academy Naval Surface Forces Naval Surface Force Pacific Carrier Strike Group 11 USS Bunker Hill USS Curts |
Battles/wars | Gulf War Iraq War |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) |
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