D.C. Curtis

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Vice Admiral

D.C. Curtis
DC Curtis Vice Admiral USN 2009.JPG
Vice Admiral D.C. Curtis, official USN photograph 2009
Born (1953-12-13) December 13, 1953 (age 68)
Japan
AllegianceFlag of the United States.svg  United States of America
Service/branch United States Department of the Navy Seal.svg United States Navy
Years of service1976–2011
Rank US-O9 insignia.svg Vice Admiral
Commands heldNaval Surface Forces
Naval Surface Force, Atlantic
Naval Surface Group 2
Carrier Strike Group 11
Destroyer Squadron 14
USS Wainwright (CG-28)
USS Donald B. Beary (FFT-1085)
Battles/wars Operation Enduring Freedom
Awards Legion of Merit
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Alma mater

Derwood Clayiborne Curtis [1] (born December 13, 1953) [2] [3] is a retired vice admiral in the United States Navy who served as the Commander, Naval Surface Forces and concurrently Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet from March 2008 [4] [5] to June 2011. [6]

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Service

Born in Japan [2] and raised in Chicago, VADM Curtis graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1976 where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science. Following commissioning, he attended the Surface Warfare Basic School in Newport, Rhode Island, and was awarded the Arleigh Burke Award.

Curtis served in a variety of sea and shore assignments. At sea, his assignments include USS Moinester (FF-1097), USS Thorn (DD-988), USS Dahlgren (DDG-43) and Cruiser-Destroyer Group 2/George Washington Battle Group. He also served as executive officer, USS Scott (DDG-995), chief of staff to Commander, 2nd Fleet/Commander, Striking Fleet Atlantic/Task Force 120, and Deputy Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command. His command tours include USS Wainwright (CG-28), USS Donald B. Beary (FFT-1085), Destroyer Squadron 14, Naval Surface Group 2 and Commander, Carrier Strike Group 11/Nimitz Strike Group.

His shore assignments include the U.S. Naval Academy as a company officer; the Bureau of Naval Personnel as the senior year group detailer; the Chief of Naval Operations Aegis/DDG-51 Program Office; senior military assistant in the Office of Naval Warfare; executive assistant and Naval aide to the 71st and 72nd Secretaries of the Navy; and Navy Europe Programs, Strategy and Policy, and director, Transformation Activities for Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe – 6th Fleet. His most recent assignment was as the 51st commander, Naval Surface Force, Atlantic and deputy commander, Naval Surface Forces where he served as the chief readiness officer for the Surface Warfare Enterprise.

Curtis’ personal decorations include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal and other awards.

He holds a Master of Science degree in administration from Central Michigan University and is a graduate of the National Defense University and the NATO Defense College Senior Course.

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References

  1. ↑ "PN325 — Navy". U.S. Congress. July 31, 1989. Retrieved 2017-09-09.
  2. 1 2 "Marriage Return". No. 79–011106. Richmond, Virginia: Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health–Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics.
  3. ↑ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 32. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  4. ↑ "Change of command ceremony". Defense Visual Distribution Distribution Service. February 29, 2008. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
  5. ↑ "PN1285 — Rear Adm. Derwood C. Curtis — Navy — 110th Congress (2007-2008)". U.S. Congress. March 13, 2008. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
  6. ↑ http://www.sunymaritime.edu/documents/2011/4/12/VADMCurtisBIO.pdf%5B%5D

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