Jeffrey T. Anderson
Jeffrey T. Anderson | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Born | c. 1969 (age 54–55) Fayetteville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1991–present |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | United States Sixth Fleet Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO Carrier Strike Group 3 Carrier Air Wing Three VFA-37 |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (3) |
Jeffrey Thomas Anderson[1] (born c. 1969) is a United States Navy vice admiral who serves as the commander of the United States Sixth Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO. He previously served as the director of operations of United States Indo-Pacific Command and commander of Carrier Strike Group 3.[2][3]
Anderson attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1991 with a B.S. degree in aerospace engineering. After completing flight training, he was designated a naval aviator in 1994. Anderson later completed an M.A. degree in national security and strategic studies at the Naval War College.[3]
In May 2024, Anderson was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and assignment as commander of the United States Sixth Fleet, Task Force Six, and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO; deputy commander of United States Naval Forces Europe and Africa; and Joint Force Maritime Component Commander Europe.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ "PN155 — Navy". U.S. Congress. March 20, 1991. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Staff, Seapower (February 26, 2021). "Navy Announces Flag Officer Assignments".
- ^ a b "Rear Admiral Jeffrey Anderson". United States Navy.
- ^ "PN1761 — Rear Adm. Jeffrey T. Anderson — Navy". U.S. Congress. May 14, 2024.
- ^ "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. May 17, 2024.
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