Leonard Dollaga

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Leonard Dollaga
Leonard C. Dollaga (2).jpg
Official portrait, 2021
Nickname(s)Butch
Born1968 (age 5354)
Vallejo, California
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1990–present
Rank Rear Admiral
Commands held Chief of Legislative Affairs
Submarine Group 7
Undersea Warfighting Development Center
Submarine Development Squadron 12
USS Charlotte (SSN-766)
Awards Legion of Merit (5)

Leonard Cy Dollaga [1] (born 1968) [2] is a United States Navy rear admiral who has served as the Chief of Legislative Affairs since May 13, 2022. [3] [4] He most recently served as the Commander of Submarine Group 7, Task Force 74, and Task Force 54 from August 28, 2020 to April 13, 2022. He was previously the commander of the Undersea Warfighting Development Center from May 24, 2018, to June 18, 2020. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

Raised in Vallejo, California, Dollaga is a 1990 graduate of the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. He later earned a master's degree in engineering management from George Washington University. [5]

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References

PD-icon.svg This article incorporates  public domain material from websites or documents ofthe United States Government .

  1. "PN1011 — Navy — 101st Congress (1989–1990)". U.S. Congress. March 9, 1990. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  2. Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 195. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  3. "United States Navy Flag Officers (Public), July 2022" (PDF). MyNavyHR. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  4. "Flag Officer Assignments". U.S. Department of Defense. March 11, 2022. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
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  6. "Photo: Vallejo native takes command of Navy unit". U.S. Navy News Service. September 6, 2020.
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Military offices
Preceded by Commander of the Undersea Warfighting Development Center
2018–2020
Succeeded by
Commander of Submarine Group 7, Task Force 74, and Task Force 54
2020–2022
Preceded by Chief of Legislative Affairs of the United States Navy
2022–present
Incumbent