Richard D. Heinz

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Richard Duke Heinz
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Born1967 (age 5354)
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1989–present
Rank Rear Admiral
Commands held Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support
NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville
Awards Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Alma mater James Madison University (BBA)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (MS)
Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy (MNRS)
University of North Carolina

Richard Duke Heinz (born 1967) [1] is a United States Navy rear admiral who serves as the director of logistics of the United States European Command. [2]

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Career

Heinz received his commission in 1989 through Officer Candidate School. His operational assignments included tours on the USS Bergall (SSN-667), USS Enterprise (CVN-65), and USS Nimitz (CVN-68). During those tours, he participated in Operation Desert Fox, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. He's also a member of the Defense Acquisition Professional Community. [3]

Shore assignments include:

Education

Awards

He is also a qualified Naval Aviation Supply officer, Submarine Warfare Supply Corps officer. Notable Awards include:

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References

  1. Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 306. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
  2. "Flag Officer Assignments". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
  3. "Rear Admiral Richard Heinz > United States Navy > BioDisplay". www.navy.mil.