Karl O. Thomas | |
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| Born | November 1, 1963 Fairfax, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1986–present |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | United States Seventh Fleet Carrier Strike Group 5 USS Carl Vinson USS Abraham Lincoln USS Mount Whitney VAW-117 |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defence Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (5) |
Karl Owen Thomas[1] (born November 1, 1963)[2][3] is a United States Navy vice admiral who serves as the deputy chief of naval operations for information warfare and Director of Naval Intelligence.[4] He most recently served as the 53rd commander of the United States Seventh Fleet from 2021 to 2024.[5]
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