Gordon S. Holder

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Gordon S. Holder
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Vice Admiral Gordon Holder
Birth nameGordon Stallings Holder [1]
Born (1946-07-21) 21 July 1946 (age 76) [2]
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1968–2004
Rank Vice admiral
Commands heldMilitary Sealift Command
Battles/wars Operation Iraqi Freedom
Desert Shield
Desert Storm
Awards Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Navy Commendation Medal

Gordon S. Holder was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He was a senior vice president at Booz Allen Hamilton. [3] [4]

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Prior to his retirement from the navy, Holder served as commander of the Military Sealift Command. He also served as commander of the Naval Doctrine Command. [5]

Holder started his navy career by graduating from Navy Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI in October 1968. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1968 thru 2004. He was in charge of strategic logistics and warfighting efforts for Booz Allen Hamilton. [6]

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References

  1. Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Reserve Officers on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. 1 October 1976. p. 73. Retrieved 2020-06-19.
  2. 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. 368.
  3. Booz Allen background info
  4. "Navy biography". Archived from the original on 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
  5. Additional info
  6. "idb.org info". Archived from the original on 2009-07-15. Retrieved 2009-04-12.