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Charles A. Richard
US Navy admiral / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles Anthony "Chas" Richard (born 1959)[1] is a retired United States Navy admiral who served as the 11th commander of United States Strategic Command. He previously served as Commander Submarine Forces, Submarine Force Atlantic and Allied Submarine Command.
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Nickname(s) | Chas |
Born | 1959 (age 64ā65) Decatur, Alabama, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1982ā2022 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | United States Strategic Command Submarine Forces Submarine Force Atlantic Allied Submarine Command Submarine Group 10 Submarine Squadron 17 Deep Submergence Vessel NR-1 USS Parche (SSN-683) |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (5) |
Alma mater | University of Alabama (BS) Catholic University of America (MA) |
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