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Shanti Sethi is an American naval officer and the only Indian-American woman and the 15th female officer to command a major US Navy combat warship.[2] She commanded the guided missile destroyer USS Decatur from 15 December 2010 to May 2012.[1] From 2021 to 2022, she served as the Navy's Senior Military Advisor to the Secretary of the Navy.[3] From February 2022 until the Fall of 2022, she was detailed o the Office of the Vice President as Executive Secretary and Defense Advisor.[4] She is now detailed to the National Security Council as Director for Talent Management and Recruiting.[4]
Shanti Sethi | |
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![]() Official US Navy portrait of Commander Shanti Sethi during her period in command of the USS Decatur between 2010 and 2012 | |
Born | Reno, Nevada[1] |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Rank | Captain |
Commands | USS Decatur (DDG-73) |
Captain Shanti Sethi is a native of Reno, Nevada.[1][2] She graduated from Norwich University in 1993 with a degree in International Affairs.[1] She also holds a Masters of International Policy and Practice from The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs.[1]
After postings in various ships and naval shore installations, Sethi assumed command of USS Decatur on 15 December 2010.[5]
She is the first female commander of an American naval ship to visit India.[6]
In 2015, she was promoted to the rank of Captain.[7]
Sethi's decorations and awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Navy Commendation Medal (four awards), the Navy Achievement Medal, and unit and campaign awards.[1]
In February 2022 Sethi was appointed as the defence advisor to the Vice President of the US, Kamala Harris.[8] She is currently serving as the National Security Council's Director for Talent Management and Recruiting.[4]
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