William E. Gortney

William E. Gortney
Gortney in January 2015
Nickname(s)"Bill", "Shortney Gortney"
Born (1955-09-25) September 25, 1955 (age 69)
La Jolla, California, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1977–2016
RankAdmiral
CommandsUnited States Northern Command
North American Aerospace Defense Command
United States Fleet Forces Command
Carrier Air Wing 7
Carrier Strike Group Ten
United States Fifth Fleet
Battles / warsGulf War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star Medal

William Evans "Bill" Gortney (born September 25, 1955) is a retired United States Navy admiral who served as the sixth commander of United States Northern Command and the 23rd commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). He previously served as the Commander, United States Fleet Forces Command from September 14, 2012 to December 2014 and Director of the Joint Staff from July 1, 2010 to August 2012.[1] Prior to that, he served as Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/5th Fleet. He assumed his post as CDRUSNORTHCOM and commander of NORAD on December 5, 2014, and was succeeded by General Lori Robinson on May 13, 2016.

  1. ^ Carney, Timothy (2011-03-20) [1], Washington Examiner