Carl Lahti

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Carl A. Lahti
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Born1967 (age 5657)
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Navy
Years of service1992–present
Rank Rear Admiral
Commands held
Awards
Alma mater

Carl Andrew Lahti [1] (born 1967) [2] is a United States Navy rear admiral and submarine warfare officer who has served as the commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic since July 3, 2024. [3] He most recently served as the 36th commander of the United States Naval Forces Japan and commander of Navy Region Japan from 2021 to 2024. He served as the 91st commandant of Naval District Washington and deputy commander of the Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region from 2018 to 2021. [4] [5] [6]

Prior to this assignment, Lahti served as director of energy and environmental readiness of the United States Navy, with command tours as commanding officer of the USS Nebraska (SSBN-739) from 2006 to 2009 and the 50th commander of Naval Submarine Base New London from 2013 to 2015. [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

Raised in Buffalo, New York, Lahti graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1989 with a B.S. degree in systems engineering. [10] He later earned an M.S. degree in electrical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1996 [12] and an M.A. degree in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College. [10]

In March 2022, he was nominated for promotion to rear admiral. [13] The promotion became effective on April 1, 2022. [14]

In March 2024, he was assigned as the commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. [15]

Awards and decorations

Lahti (center) salutes Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider (left), commander of Fifth Air Force and United States Forces Japan after assuming command of United States Naval Forces Japan and Navy Region Japan from Rear Adm. Brian P. Fort (right) on July 14, 2021. Naval Forces Japan, Navy Region Japan Holds Change of Command 210714-N-ON904-1127.jpg
Lahti (center) salutes Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider (left), commander of Fifth Air Force and United States Forces Japan after assuming command of United States Naval Forces Japan and Navy Region Japan from Rear Adm. Brian P. Fort (right) on July 14, 2021.
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Legion of Merit ribbon.svg 1 golden star.svg 1 golden star.svg 1 golden star.svg 1 golden star.svg Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg
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Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal ribbon.svg
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal ribbon.svg 1 golden star.svg 1 golden star.svg 1 golden star.svg Joint Meritorious Unit Award (USMC and USN frame).svg
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U.S. Navy Unit Commendation ribbon.svg
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg Battle Effectiveness Award ribbon, 2nd award.svg Navy Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg
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National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg Kosovo Campaign Medal ribbon.svg
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Service Medal ribbon.svg
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Navy and Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.svg
Noribbon.svg NATO Medal Yugoslavia ribbon bar.svg U.S. Navy Expert Pistol Shot Ribbon.svg
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Submarine Warfare Officer Insignia
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit with four award stars Meritorious Service Medal Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with award star
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with three award stars Joint Meritorious Unit Award Navy Unit Commendation
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Navy "E" Ribbon, 2nd award Navy Expeditionary Medal
National Defense Service Medal with bronze service star Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Kosovo Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with bronze service star
Unidentified ribbon NATO Medal for Kosovo Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Insignia in silver with two gold and one silver service stars
Command at Sea insignia Command Ashore insignia
Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge

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Military offices
Preceded by Commander of Naval Submarine Base New London
2013–2015
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commandant of Naval District Washington and
Deputy Commander of the Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region

2018–2021
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of United States Naval Forces Japan and Navy Region Japan
2021–2024
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic
2024–present
Incumbent