Daniel P. Martin

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Daniel P. Martin
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Allegiance United States
Branch United States Navy
Years of service1991–present
Rank Rear Admiral
Commands held Carrier Strike Group 1
Carrier Air Wing 8
VFA-37
Awards Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Alma mater Oglethorpe University (BBA)
Joint Forces Staff College
United States Naval War College (MA)

Daniel P. Martin is a United States Navy rear admiral and naval aviator who served as the director of maritime operations of the United States Pacific Fleet. [1] He most recently served as the commander of Carrier Strike Group 1 from May 28, 2021 to May 3, 2022. He previously served as senior military assistant to the Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs. In earlier command tours, he commanded Carrier Air Wing 8 from June 2015 to 2016 and Strike Fighter Squadron 37 from 2010 to 2011. [2] [3] [4] [5]

A 1991 graduate of Oglethorpe University, Martin received his commission from Georgia Tech's NROTC program. He earned his Joint Qualified Officer (JQO) designation at the Joint Forces Staff College and a Master of Arts in International Security Affairs from the Naval War College. [6]

Operationally, he has served in numerous strike fighter squadrons flying the FA-18 Hornet.  His fleet assignments include a junior officer tour with the Dambusters of VFA-195, forward deployed in Atsugi, Japan and a department head tour with the Wildcats of VFA-131.  RDML Martin was the commanding officer of the Bulls of VFA-37.  Post deployment, the Bulls earned the 2010 CNAF Battle ‘E’ and the CAPT Michael J. Estocin Award, the Top Hook Award for cruise and the 2010 Retention Excellence Award.  He was the air wing commander (CAG) at Carrier Air Wing EIGHT in 2015-2016.  Following deployment, CVW-8 and CVN 77 won the “Jig Dog” Ramage Award, which recognizes the air wing – aircraft carrier team with the best performance as an integrated unit and excellence in Navy carrier operations. [7]

Ashore, RDML Martin served as an FA-18 instructor pilot and Landing Signal Officer (LSO) with the Gladiators of VFA-106 and as a demonstration pilot with the US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels.  He served as the narrator (#7), the opposing solo (#6), and the lead solo and operations officer (#5) for the 2001 through 2003 show seasons. RDML Martin has held four staff officer assignments: a joint / international assignment to Headquarters, Supreme Allied Command Transformation, congressional liaison for all naval aviation programs at the Navy’s Office for Legislative Affairs in Washington, DC, and Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans, and Strategy (OPNAV N3/N5) in the Pentagon.  Most recently, he served as the Executive Assistant to the Commander, US Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk, VA. [7]

He is entitled to wear the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal and various unit and campaign awards. RDML Martin has accumulated over 4,600 flight hours and 750 carrier-arrested landings. [7]

In February 2023, he was nominated for promotion to rear admiral; [8] [9] in March 2024, he was assigned as the commander of Naval Safety Command. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "Flag Officer Assignments". U.S. Department of Defense. March 11, 2022. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  2. ↑ "CSG-1 Bids Farewell to Rear Adm. Martin, Welcomes Rear Adm. Sardiello". DVIDS. San Diego. May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Rear Admiral Daniel P. Martin" . Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  4. ↑ "CSG-1 Bids Farewell to Rear Adm. Kott, Welcomes Rear Adm. Martin". dvidshub.net. May 28, 2021. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 Change of Command". June 15, 2015. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Rear Admiral Daniel P. Martin". U.S. Navy. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  7. 1 2 3 "Daniel P. Martin". United States Department of State. Retrieved May 21, 2022.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  8. ↑ "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. January 17, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  9. ↑ "PN370 — Navy, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. January 16, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Flag Officer Assignments". U.S. Department of Defense. March 1, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
Military offices
Preceded by Commander of Carrier Air Wing 8
2015–2016		Succeeded by
Preceded by Senior Military Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs
2020–2021		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of Carrier Strike Group 1
2021–2022		Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Maritime Operations of the United States Pacific Fleet
2022–2024		Succeeded by


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