Michelle Howard previously was the 38th Vice Chief of Naval Operations.
20 Facts About Michelle Howard
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Michelle Howard assumed her last assignment on June 7,2016.
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On July 1,2014, Howard was appointed Vice Chief of Naval Operations, the second highest ranking officer in the Navy.
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Michelle Howard became the first female four-star admiral to command operational forces, when she assumed command of United States Naval Forces Europe and Naval Forces Africa.
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Michelle Howard retired on December 1,2017 after nearly 36 years of service in the United States Navy.
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In 2021, Michelle Howard was appointed to The Naming Commission, a congressional commission created to rename US military assets and locations with names associated with the Confederate States of America, and was sworn in as its chair in March.
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Michelle Howard is a 1978 graduate of Gateway High School in Aurora, Colorado.
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Michelle Howard graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in 1982 and from the United States Army Command and General Staff College in 1998 with a Master of Military Art and Science.
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Michelle Howard commanded Amphibious Squadron 7 from May 2004 to September 2005.
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Michelle Howard was chief of staff to the director for Strategic Plans and Policy, J-5, Joint Staff from August 2010 until July 2012.
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Michelle Howard played a key role in the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips, whose kidnapping by Somali pirates became a major motion picture film.
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Michelle Howard was promoted to rear admiral, effective September 1,2007 and to rear admiral, effective August 1,2010.
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Michelle Howard was promoted to vice admiral on August 24,2012.
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Michelle Howard became the 38th Vice Chief of Naval Operations the same day.
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In November 2020, Michelle Howard was named a volunteer member of the Joe Biden presidential transition Agency Review Team to support transition efforts related to the Defense Department.
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Michelle Howard was sworn in as the commission's chair on March 2,2021.
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Michelle Howard is the recipient of the 2008 Women of Color Science Technology Engineering and Math Career Achievement Award, 2009 Dominion Power Strong Men and Women Excellence in Leadership Award, and the 2011 USO Military Woman of the Year.
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On February 1,2013, Michelle Howard was honored with the "Chairman's Award" at the 44th NAACP Image Awards.
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On June 13,2015, Michelle Howard was awarded the Doctor of Public Service honorary degree from the American Public University System for her many years of service in the United States Navy, her contribution to the advancement of women in the United States Military, and to her continued service to the people of the United States and around the world.
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On May 22,2021, Michelle Howard was the speaker for the commencement ceremonies at Fordham University, where she received an honorary doctorate of humane letters for her achievements and leadership in the US armed forces.