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73 relations: Achievement Medal, Admiral (United States), Allied Joint Force Command Naples, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Asia, Bachelor of Science, Bronze Star Medal, C-SPAN, Carrier Strike Group 11, Carter Ham, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Climate change, Commandant of midshipmen, Commendation Medal, Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Destroyer Squadron 2, Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, Ensign (rank), Fat Leonard scandal, Gary Roughead, George Washington University, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Gulf War, Harry B. Harris Jr., India, Iraq War, Jim Inhofe, John R. Allen, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joseph Dunford, Kuwait, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), Legion of Merit, Macon, Georgia, Master of Public Administration, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Meritorious Service Medal (United States), Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, National Defense University, National security, NATO, NATO Medal, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Navy E Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, Oak leaf cluster, ... Expand index (23 more) »
- 21st-century American naval officers
Achievement Medal
The Achievement Medal is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces.
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Admiral (United States)
Admiral (abbreviated as ADM) is a four-star commissioned officer rank in the United States Navy, the United States Coast Guard, and the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps with the pay grade of O-10.
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Allied Joint Force Command Naples
The Joint Force Command Naples (JFC Naples) is a NATO military command based in Lago Patria, in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy.
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Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces, which was first created in 1961 by Executive Order of President John F. Kennedy.
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Armed Forces Service Medal
The Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) is a military award of the United States military that was created on January 11, 1996, by President Bill Clinton under.
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Asia
Asia is the largest continent in the world by both land area and population.
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Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science (BS, BSc, B.Sc., SB, or ScB; from the Latin scientiae baccalaureus) is a bachelor's degree that is awarded for programs that generally last three to five years.
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Bronze Star Medal
The Bronze Star Medal (BSM) is a United States Armed Forces decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone.
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C-SPAN
Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) is an American cable and satellite television network, created in 1979 by the cable television industry as a nonprofit public service.
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Carrier Strike Group 11
Carrier Strike Group 11 (CSG-11 or CARSTRKGRU 11) is a U.S. Navy carrier strike group.
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Carter Ham
Carter Frederick Ham (born February 16, 1952) is a retired United States Army General Officer who served as the second commander of United States Africa Command. Samuel J. Locklear and Carter Ham are People of the Libyan civil war (2011).
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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) is the presiding officer of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).
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Climate change
In common usage, climate change describes global warming—the ongoing increase in global average temperature—and its effects on Earth's climate system.
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Commandant of midshipmen
The commandant of midshipmen is the second-in-command at the United States Naval Academy.
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Commendation Medal
The Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military decoration presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
The Defense Distinguished Service Medal is a military decoration of the United States Department of Defense, which is presented to United States Armed Forces service members for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to the national security or defense of the United States. Samuel J. Locklear and defense Distinguished Service Medal are Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
The Defense Superior Service Medal (DSSM) is a military decoration of the United States Department of Defense, which is presented to United States Armed Forces service members who perform superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility.
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Destroyer Squadron 2
Destroyer Squadron 2 is a destroyer squadron of the United States Navy.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy
The Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy (Eisenhower School), formerly known as the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF), is a part of the National Defense University.
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Ensign (rank)
Ensign (Late Middle English, from Old French enseigne, from Latin insignia (plural)) is a junior rank of a commissioned officer in the armed forces of some countries, normally in the infantry or navy.
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Fat Leonard scandal
The Fat Leonard scandal is an ongoing investigation and prosecution of corruption within the United States Navy during the 2000s and 2010s.
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Gary Roughead
Gary Roughead ("rough head"; born July 15, 1951) is a former United States Navy officer who served as the 29th Chief of Naval Operations from 2007 to 2011. Samuel J. Locklear and Gary Roughead are Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal and United States Navy admirals.
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George Washington University
The George Washington University (GW or GWU) is a private federally-chartered research university in Washington, D.C. Originally named Columbian College, it was chartered in 1821 by the United States Congress and is the first university founded under Washington D.C.'s jurisdiction.
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Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-EM) is a United States Armed Forces award created by George W. Bush on 12 March 2003, through Executive Order 13289.
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOT-SM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces which was created through Executive Order 13289 on 12 March 2003, by President George W. Bush.
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Gulf War
The Gulf War was an armed conflict between Iraq and a 42-country coalition led by the United States.
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Harry B. Harris Jr.
Harry Binkley Harris Jr. (born August 4, 1956) is a retired Japanese-born American diplomat and retired U.S. Navy officer. Samuel J. Locklear and Harry B. Harris Jr. are 20th-century American naval officers, 21st-century American naval officers, Honorary Officers of the Order of Australia, Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal and United States Navy admirals.
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India
India, officially the Republic of India (ISO), is a country in South Asia.
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Iraq War
The Iraq War, sometimes called the Second Persian Gulf War, or Second Gulf War was a protracted armed conflict in Iraq from 2003 to 2011. It began with the invasion of Iraq by the United States-led coalition that overthrew the Ba'athist government of Saddam Hussein. The conflict continued for much of the next decade as an insurgency emerged to oppose the coalition forces and the post-invasion Iraqi government.
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Jim Inhofe
James Mountain Inhofe (November 17, 1934 – July 9, 2024) was an American politician who served as a United States senator from Oklahoma from 1994 to 2023.
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John R. Allen
John Rutherford Allen (born December 15, 1953) is a retired United States Marine Corps four-star general, and former commander of the NATO International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces – Afghanistan (USFOR-A). Samuel J. Locklear and John R. Allen are Honorary Officers of the Order of Australia and Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal.
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) is the body of the most senior uniformed leaders within the United States Department of Defense, which advises the president of the United States, the secretary of defense, the Homeland Security Council and the National Security Council on military matters.
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Joseph Dunford
Joseph Francis Dunford Jr. (born December 23, 1955) is a retired United States Marine Corps general who served as the 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2019. Samuel J. Locklear and Joseph Dunford are Honorary Officers of the Order of Australia, Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal and Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal.
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Kuwait
Kuwait, officially the State of Kuwait, is a country in West Asia.
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Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
The Kuwait Liberation Medal (وسامالتحرير Wisām al-Taḥrīr) is a medal created in 1994 that was issued by the government of Kuwait to both local and foreign military personnel who served in the Gulf War's "Liberation of Kuwait" campaign phase of 1990 and 31 August 1993.
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Legion of Merit
The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.
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Macon, Georgia
Macon, officially Macon–Bibb County, is a consolidated city-county in Georgia, United States.
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Master of Public Administration
A Master of Public Administration (MPA) is a specialized professional graduate degree in public administration that prepares students for leadership roles, similar or equivalent to a Master of Business Administration but with an emphasis on the issues of public services.
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Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs (Maxwell School) is the professional public policy school of Syracuse University, a private research university in Syracuse, New York.
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Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) is a military award presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves with outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States.
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Meritorious Unit Commendation
The Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC; pronounced muck) is a mid-level unit award of the United States Armed Forces.
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National Defense Service Medal
The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a service award of the United States Armed Forces established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953. It was awarded to every member of the U.S. Armed Forces who served during any one of four specified periods of armed conflict or national emergency from June 27, 1950 through December 31, 2022.
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National Defense University
The National Defense University (NDU) is an institution of higher education funded by the United States Department of Defense aimed at facilitating high-level education, training, and professional development of national security leaders.
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National security
National security, or national defence (national defense in American English), is the security and defence of a sovereign state, including its citizens, economy, and institutions, which is regarded as a duty of government.
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NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO; Organisation du traité de l'Atlantique nord, OTAN), also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental military alliance of 32 member states—30 European and 2 North American.
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NATO Medal
The NATO Medal is an international military decoration which is awarded to various militaries of the world under the authority of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
The Navy Distinguished Service Medal is a military decoration of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps which was first created in 1919 and is presented to sailors and Marines to recognize distinguished and exceptionally meritorious service to the United States while serving in a duty or position of great responsibility. Samuel J. Locklear and Navy Distinguished Service Medal are Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal.
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Navy E Ribbon
The Navy "E" Ribbon or Battle Efficiency Ribbon (informally the Battle "E" ribbon) was authorized on March 31, 1976, by Secretary of the Navy J. William Middendorf as a unit award for battle efficiency competition.
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Navy Unit Commendation
The Navy Unit Commendation (NUC) is a United States Navy and United States Coast Guard unit award that was established by order of the Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal on 18 December 1944.
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Oak leaf cluster
An oak leaf cluster is a ribbon device to denote preceding decorations and awards consisting of a miniature bronze or silver twig of four oak leaves with three acorns on the stem.
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Operation Odyssey Dawn
Operation Odyssey Dawn was the U.S. code name for the American role in the international military operation in Libya to enforce United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 during the initial period of 19–31 March 2011, which continued afterwards under NATO command as Operation Unified Protector.
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Operations research
Operations research (operational research) (U.S. Air Force Specialty Code: Operations Analysis), often shortened to the initialism OR, is a discipline that deals with the development and application of analytical methods to improve decision-making.
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Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an Australian honour that recognises Australian citizens and other persons for outstanding achievement and service.
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Order of the Crown of Thailand
The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันมีเกียรติยศยิ่งมงกุฎไทย) is a Thai order, established in 1869 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand) for Thais, the royal family, governmental employees, and foreign dignitaries for their outstanding services to the Kingdom of Thailand.
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Overseas Service Ribbon
An Overseas Service Ribbon is a service military award of the United States military which recognizes those service members who have performed military tours outside the borders of the United States of America.
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Persian Gulf
The Persian Gulf (Fars), sometimes called the (Al-Khalīj al-ˁArabī), is a mediterranean sea in West Asia.
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Robert F. Willard
Robert Frederick Willard is a retired United States Navy admiral who last served as the 22nd Commander, U.S. Pacific Command from October 19, 2009 to March 9, 2012. Samuel J. Locklear and Robert F. Willard are 20th-century American naval officers, 21st-century American naval officers, Honorary Officers of the Order of Australia, Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal and United States Navy admirals.
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Sea Service Ribbon
A Sea Service Ribbon is an award of the United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Army, and the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps which recognizes those service members who have performed military duty while stationed on a United States Navy, Coast Guard, Army, or NOAA vessel at sea and/or members of the Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard who have been forward-deployed with their home unit.
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Service star
A service star is a miniature bronze or silver five-pointed star in diameter that is authorized to be worn by members of the eight uniformed services of the United States on medals and ribbons to denote an additional award or service period.
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Southwest Asia Service Medal
The Southwest Asia Service Medal (SASM or SWASM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces which was created by order of President George H.W. Bush on March 12, 1991.
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Surface warfare insignia
The surface warfare insignia is a military badge of the United States Navy which is issued to U.S. Navy personnel who are trained and qualified to perform duties aboard United States surface warships.
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Syracuse University
Syracuse University (informally 'Cuse or SU) is a private research university in Syracuse, New York, United States.
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The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe, also known locally as the Globe, is an American daily newspaper founded and based in Boston, Massachusetts.
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The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), also referred to simply as the Journal, is an American newspaper based in New York City, with a focus on business and finance.
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United States Agency for International Development
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is an independent agency of the United States government that is primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance.
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United States Indo-Pacific Command
The United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) is the unified combatant command of the United States Armed Forces responsible for the Indo-Pacific region.
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United States Naval Academy
The United States Naval Academy (USNA, Navy, or Annapolis) is a federal service academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
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United States Naval Forces Europe and Africa
The United States Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), is the United States Navy component command of the United States European Command and United States Africa Command.
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United States Third Fleet
The United States Third Fleet is one of the numbered fleets in the United States Navy.
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Vice Chief of Naval Operations
The vice chief of naval operations (VCNO) is the second highest-ranking commissioned United States Navy officer in the Department of the Navy and functions as the principal deputy of the chief of naval operations.
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War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
The War in Afghanistan was an armed conflict that took place from 2001 to 2021.
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2011 military intervention in Libya
On 19 March 2011, a multi-state NATO-led coalition began a military intervention in Libya to implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 (UNSCR 1973), in response to events during the First Libyan Civil War.
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5/16 inch star
A inch star (9.7mm) is a miniature gold or silver five-pointed star that is authorized by the United States Armed Forces as a ribbon device to denote subsequent awards for specific decorations of the Department of the Navy, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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See also
21st-century American naval officers
- Billie J. Farrell
- Brett Crozier
- Dennis C. Blair
- Dianna Wolfson
- Donna P. Davis
- Elaine C. Wagner
- Elmer Román
- Eric Garcetti
- Gary Peters
- Harry B. Harris Jr.
- Huan Nguyen
- Jesse Iwuji
- Jocko Willink
- John B. Nathman
- Jonny Kim
- Joseph Dituri
- Kavon Hakimzadeh
- Luke Bronin
- Lynne Blankenbeker
- Marcus Luttrell
- Margaret G. Kibben
- Mike Garcia (politician)
- Morgan Luttrell
- Nancy S. Lacore
- Omar R. Lopez
- Pete Buttigieg
- Richard C. Vinci
- Robert F. Willard
- Samuel J. Locklear
- Shawn Skelly
- Shoshana Chatfield
- Stephen M. Pachuta
- Thomas B. Fargo
- Timothy J. Keating
- William J. Fallon
References
Also known as Admiral Locklear, Sam Locklear, Sam Locklear III, Samuel J. Locklear III, Samuel Jones "Sam" Locklear III, Samuel Jones Locklear, Samuel Jones Locklear III, Samuel Locklear, Samuel Locklear III.