Robert F. Willard | |
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| Born | December 5, 1950 Bell, California, U.S. |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1973–2012 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | U.S. Pacific Command U.S. Pacific Fleet U.S. Seventh Fleet Carrier Strike Group 5 USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) USS Tripoli (LPH-10) VF-51 Screaming Eagles |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (4) Meritorious Service Medal (3) Navy Commendation Medal (4) |
Robert Frederick Willard[1] is a retired United States Navy admiral who last served as the 22nd Commander, U.S. Pacific Command from October 19, 2009[2] to March 9, 2012. He previously served as Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet from May 8, 2007, to September 25, 2009.[3][4] Prior to that, he served as the 34th Vice Chief of Naval Operations from March 18, 2005, to April 2007. On March 9, 2012, Admiral Willard retired from the Navy after 39 years of service. On May 9, 2012, he was elected president and chief executive officer of the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, succeeding retired Navy admiral James O. Ellis Jr.
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- ^ U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs (May 17, 2007). "Williard assumes command of U.S. Pacific Fleet". The Dolphin.
- ^ MCC(SW) Stefanie Sealy (September 25, 2009). "Walsh Takes Helm of U.S. Pacific Fleet" (PDF). United States Pacific Fleet Public Affairs Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 2, 2020. Retrieved September 28, 2009.