George Wikoff | |
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| Born | 1968 (age 55–56) New Brunswick, New Jersey[1] |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1990–present |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | United States Naval Forces Central Command United States Fifth Fleet Combined Maritime Forces Carrier Strike Group 5 Carrier Air Wing Three VFA-122 VFA-211 |
| Battles / wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) |
| Alma mater | Catholic University of America |
George M. Wikoff (born 1968)[2] is a United States Navy vice admiral who serves as the commander of the United States Naval Forces Central Command, United States Fifth Fleet, and Combined Maritime Forces. He previously served as the vice director of the Joint Staff from 2021 to 2023.[1][3][4][5]
In January 2023, Wikoff was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and assignment as commander of the United States Naval Forces Central Command, United States Fifth Fleet, and Combined Maritime Forces.[6][7] He served as acting commander of Naval Air Forces from September 7, 2023 to January 2024.[8]
- ^ a b "Rear Admiral George Wikoff". www.navy.mil.
- ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 192. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "US Navy Admiral hails Beijing as 'cordial, professional' in South China Sea". South China Morning Post. October 17, 2019.
- ^ "Wikoff Takes Command of 7th Fleet's Task Force 70". U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
- ^ "Rear Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, visits USS McCampbell (DDG 85)". DVIDS.
- ^ "PN211 — Rear Adm. George M. Wikoff — Navy". United States Congress. January 26, 2023.
- ^ "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense.
- ^ LaGrone, Sam (August 25, 2023). "Acting Commanders Set to Take Charge of Naval Academy, Naval Air Forces and NAVSEA". USNI News. Retrieved September 2, 2023.