William F. Moran (admiral)

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William F. Moran
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Moran in May 2016
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch  United States Navy
Years of service 1981–present
Rank US Navy O10 infobox.svg Admiral
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William F. Moran is a United States Navy admiral who currently serves as the 39th Vice Chief of Naval Operations. Prior to that, he served as the Chief of Naval Personnel and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (N1) from August 2, 2013 to May 27, 2016. He assumed his current assignment on May 31, 2016.

Admiral Bill Moran, a native of New York, graduated with a bachelor of science degree from the United States Naval Academy in 1981 and a master's degree from the National War College in 2006. He assumed duties as the Navy’s 57th chief of naval personnel, Aug. 2, 2013. Serving concurrently as the deputy chief of naval operations (Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education) (N1), he is responsible for the planning and programming of all manpower, personnel, training and education resources for the U.S. Navy. He manages an annual operating budget of $29 billion and leads more than 26,000 employees engaged in the recruiting, personnel management, training and development of Navy personnel. His responsibilities include overseeing Navy Recruiting Command, Navy Personnel Command, and Naval Education and Training Command.

A P-3 pilot with operational tours spanning both coasts, he commanded Patrol Squadron 46, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 2, and served extensively as an instructor pilot in multiple operational tours and two tours with Patrol Squadron 30. Additional operational tour include staff member for commander, Carrier Group 6 aboard USS Forrestal (CVA 59).

Ashore, he served as assistant Washington placement officer and assistant flag officer detailer in the Bureau of Naval Personnel; executive assistant to Commander, U.S. Pacific Command; deputy director, Navy staff; and executive assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations.

As a flag officer, he served as commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group and director, Air Warfare (N98) on the staff of the chief of naval operations.

Awards and decorations

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Gold star
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Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze star
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Naval Aviator Badge
Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit with four gold award stars Meritorious Service Medal with one award star
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with four award stars Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Joint Meritorious Unit Award with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Southwest Asia Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with one silver and one bronze service stars Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal
Command at Sea insignia

See also

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Navy document "Vice Admiral Bill Moran".