Gregory J. Slavonic | |
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Acting United States Under Secretary of the Navy | |
In office April 24, 2020 – January 20, 2021 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Thomas Modly |
Succeeded by | James F. Geurts (acting) |
18th Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) | |
In office June 11, 2018 – January 20, 2021 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Franklin R. Parker |
Succeeded by | Catherine L. Kessmeier (acting) |
6th Navy Vice Chief of Information | |
In office June 1, 2001 – June 1, 2005 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Gregory Joseph Slavonic May 6, 1949 Great Bend, Kansas, U.S.[1] |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Oklahoma State University, B.S. University of Central Oklahoma, M.Ed.[2] |
Awards | Legion of Merit Medal Bronze Star Medal (2) Meritorious Service Medal (2) Combat Action Ribbon Presidential Unit Citation[2] |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1971–2005 |
Rank | Rear admiral (lower half) |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War Gulf War Iraq War |
Gregory Joseph Slavonic[3] is an American government official and retired U.S. Navy officer. He has served as Acting Under Secretary of the Navy from April 24, 2020 to January 20, 2021. He also served as the U.S. Senate-confirmed 18th United States Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASN M&RA) from June 11, 2018 to January 20, 2021.[2] Secretary Slavonic retired as a one-star rear admiral serving 34 years in the United States Navy and the Navy Reserve.[2]