Summary
John Francis Meier[1] (born 1964)[2] is a retired United States Navy rear admiral who last served as the Commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic from May 1, 2020 to August 17, 2023.[3] Previously, he was Commander of Navy Warfare Development Command from July 3, 2019, to May 18, 2020.[4][5][6][7]
John F. Meier | |
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 Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Born | 1964 (age 59–60) Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1986–2023 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held | Naval Air Force Atlantic Navy Warfare Development Command Carrier Strike Group 10 USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44) VAQ-136 |
Born at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland[8] and raised in Export, Pennsylvania,[4] Meier is a 1982 graduate of Franklin Regional High School.[9] He then attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1986 with a B.S. degree in general engineering. In August 1988, Meier completed flight training in Beeville, Texas and became a naval aviator.[4]
Meier married Rachel Diane Edwards on December 5, 1990 in Island County, Washington.[10] The couple have two sons.[11]
References edit
- ^ "PN936 — Civilian — 99th Congress (1985-1986)". U.S. Congress. March 19, 1986. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 127. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Ramos, J.G. Jacqueline (August 17, 2023). "Naval Air Force Atlantic Welcomes New Commander". Naval Air Force Atlantic. Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ Varine, Patrick (May 4, 2020). "Export native takes over Naval Air Force Atlantic command". TribLIVE.com.
- ^ "Celebrating 78 years of one of the Navy's most active forces". Federal News Network. January 5, 2021.
- ^ "Rear Admiral Meier Visits USS John C. Stennis During RCOH". DVIDS.
- ^ Affidavit of Male Applicant for Marriage License. Olympia, Washington: Washington State Archives. November 26, 1990.
{{cite book}}:|newspaper=ignored (help) - ^ Quill. Vol. XVI. Murrysville, Pennsylvania: Franklin Regional High School. 1982. p. 65.
- ^ "Marriage Certificate". Marriage Records, 1854-2013. No. 15420. Olympia, Washington: Washington State Archives. December 10, 1990.
- ^ "December 31, 1990, Lt John F. Meier ejected from an EA6B Prowler". Denham, UK: Martin-Baker. December 31, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
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