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Michael D. Haskins
Born (1942-09-08) 8 September 1942 (age 82)
Angels Camp, California
Allegiance United States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1966–2003
RankVice Admiral
CommandsOffice of Naval Inspector General
U.S. Naval Forces Japan
Patrol Wings, Atlantic Fleet
Iceland Defense Force
Brigade of Naval Midshipmen
Patrol Wing One
VP-31
VP-1
VP-22
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (2)
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (4)

Michael Donald Haskins (born 8 September 1942)[1] is a retired vice admiral in the United States Navy who was appointed Naval Inspector General in 2000. From 26 September 2001 until his retirement on 1 January 2003, he was U.S. naval aviation's Gray Eagle.

Early life and education

Haskins was born in Angels Camp, California. He attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating first in his class in June 1966. Awarded a Fulbright Scholarship, Haskins studied history at the University of La Plata. Returning from Argentina, he reported to flight training and was designated a naval aviator in September 1968. Selected as a Chief of Naval Operations Scholar in July 1973, he earned a master's degree in international relations and international economics at the University of Oxford.[2]

Military career

Haskins served with VP-49 in Keflavík, Iceland and VP-45 in Sigonella, Sicily and Bermuda. In July 1980, he became training officer for Patrol Wing Two.[2]

Haskins became executive officer of VP-22 in May 1981 and then served as commanding officer of the squadron from 28 May 1982 to 27 June 1983, deploying to Cubi Point, Philippines. He was given command of VP-1 from 27 June 1983 to 7 May 1984, deploying to Kadena, Okinawa.[2] Haskins later served as commanding officer of VP-31 from 21 June 1985 to 18 July 1986.[3] His promotion to captain was approved by the U.S. Senate in March 1986.[4]

Haskins was given command of Patrol Wing One from July 1988 to July 1990. He became the 74th Commandant of Midshipmen in December 1990.[2] His promotion to rear admiral (lower half) was authorized in April 1992.[5]

Haskins next served as commander of the Iceland Defense Force from August 1992 to August 1994. He was presented the Order of the Falcon by the President of Iceland for his service.[2]

In October 1994, Haskins was given command of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet Patrol Wings.[2] His promotion to rear admiral was approved in June 1995.[6] He served as commander of U.S. Naval Forces Japan from June 1996 to July 1998. Haskins was presented the Order of the Sacred Treasure by the Emperor of Japan for his service.[2]

In August 1998, Haskins became Deputy Commander in Chief of U.S. Naval Forces Europe. Returning to Washington, D.C. in July 2000,[2] he was promoted to vice admiral and assumed command of the Office of Naval Inspector General in August.[7]

References

  1. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and Reserve Officers on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. 1 January 1970. p. 244.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "Michael D. Haskins, Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.)". St. Benedict's Preparatory School. Newark, New Jersey. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  3. ^ Roberts, Michael D. (2000). "3. Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories". Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons: The History of VP, VPB, VP(HL) and VP(AM) Squadrons (PDF). Vol. 2. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. p. 207. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
  4. ^ "PN935 — 99th Congress (1985-1986) — Navy". U.S. Congress. 19 March 1986. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  5. ^ "PN827 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) — Navy". U.S. Congress. 8 April 1992. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  6. ^ "PN164 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) — Navy". U.S. Congress. 22 June 1995. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  7. ^ "PN1119 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) — Rear Adm. Michael D. Haskins — Navy". U.S. Congress. 27 July 2000. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
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