Gordon S. Holder | |
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Birth name | Gordon Stallings Holder [1] |
Born | [2] | 21 July 1946
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1968–2004 |
Rank | Vice admiral |
Commands held | Military 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]
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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