James F. Caldwell Jr.
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James Franklin "Frank" Caldwell Jr. (born March 24, 1959) is a retired admiral in the United States Navy who last served as director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, a job once held by the program's creator, Admiral Hyman G. Rickover.[2][3] He previously served as Naval Inspector General.[4]
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James F. Caldwell Jr. | |
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Born | (1959-03-24) March 24, 1959 (age 65) Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1981–2024 |
Rank | Admiral |
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Relations | Admiral Jehu V. Chase (great-grandfather)[1] |
Caldwell's opening statement at a Senate Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee hearing on the FY2024 Navy nuclear program budget request Recorded April 18, 2023 |
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From August 31, 2022 to his retirement, Caldwell was the Navy's Old Goat, the longest serving United States Naval Academy graduate on active duty, having received the award and accompanying title from Admiral William K. Lescher.[5]