Gary Roughead

Gary Roughead
Roughead in September 2007
Born (1951-07-15) July 15, 1951 (age 73)
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1973–2011
Rank Admiral
CommandsChief of Naval Operations
United States Fleet Forces Command
United States Pacific Fleet
United States Second Fleet
USS Port Royal (CG-73)
USS Barry (DDG-52)
Battles / warsVietnam War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)

Gary Roughead (/ˈrʌfhɛd/ "rough head"; born July 15, 1951)[1] is a former United States Navy officer who served as the 29th Chief of Naval Operations from 2007 to 2011. He previously served as Commander, United States Fleet Forces Command from May 17 to September 29, 2007. Prior to that, Roughead served as the 31st Commander, United States Pacific Fleet from 2005 to 2007. In 2011, he retired from the U.S. Navy after 38 years of service.

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