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Rear Admiral Kernan nominated for third star

HeyJoe

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Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has nominated Navy Rear Adm. Joseph D. Kernan for appointment to the rank of vice admiral and assignment as senior military assistant to the secretary of defense, Pentagon, Washington, DC. Kernan is currently serving as commander, Fourth Fleet/commander, U.S. Naval Forces, U.S. Southern Command, Mayport, Fla.

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Rear Admiral Kernan follows Admirals Olson, Calland, Maguire, McRaven and Harward as only SEALs to be nominated for a third star, which has all occured post 9/11 reflecting increased importance of Naval Special Warfare in leadership roles outside the Navy (note: all three star billets for SEALs have been in Joint or other DoD/agency positions).
 
MrsPickle

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Wow! R Adm Kernan is hardcore. I know nothing about him, other than this and his bio, but, Wow.

SEALs to be nominated for a third star, which has all occurred post 9/11 reflecting increased importance of Naval Special Warfare in leadership roles outside the Navy
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Interesting. Joint work post 9/11 is definitely happening more. Pickle's step-mom was taken from DC to Los Angeles shortly after 9/11. Did something with satellites (still does, just retired Feb08).

Met a 3 star at MIL's retirement. Very down to earth, even with all that eye-candy on his chest.
 
HeyJoe

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4th Fleet Change of Command

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090612-N-2821G-002 MAYPORT, Fla. (June 12, 2009) Rear Adm. Joseph D. Kernan, outgoing commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command, U.S. 4th Fleet, arrives at the Naval Forces Southern Command, 4th Fleet change of command ceremony at Naval Station Mayport. Rear Adm. Victor G. Guillory relieved Kernan as Naval Forces Southern Command, 4th Fleet Commander. Naval Forces Southern Command, 4th Fleet is responsible for U.S. Navy ships, aircraft and submarines operating in the Caribbean, Central and South America and the surrounding waters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg/Released)
 
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