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John Gumbleton

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John Gumbleton
Official portrait, 2024
Born1967 (age 56–57)
Baltimore, Maryland[citation needed]
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1989–present
RankVice Admiral
CommandsExpeditionary Strike Group 3
USS Boxer (LHD-4)
HSL-48

John E. Gumbleton (born 1967)[1] is a United States Navy vice admiral.

Education

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Raised in Falmouth, Massachusetts, Gumbleton graduated from Falmouth High School in 1985.[2] He then earned a B.S. degree in environmental engineering from Norwich University in 1989. Commissioned in May 1989, Gumbleton was designated a naval aviator in October 1990 after completing flight school. He later received an M.S. degree in information systems from George Washington University and an M.A. degree in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College.[1][3][4]

Career

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Gumbleton has served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Budget and Director of Fiscal Management of the United States Navy since May 1, 2020. Previously, he served as the Commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3 from 2019 until April 13, 2020.[3][5][6][7]

In April 2023, Gumbleton was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and assignment as the deputy commander of United States Fleet Forces Command.[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ a b Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 179. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  2. ^ Yearbook. Falmouth High School. 1985. p. 118.
  3. ^ a b "Rear Admiral John Gumbleton". www.navy.mil. August 3, 2020. Archived from the original on August 8, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  4. ^ "USS Boxer (LHD-4)". NavSource Naval History. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  5. ^ "U.S. Navy Plans to Cut Part of Higher Ed Funding, Requests Increase to Sexual Assault Prevention and Mental Health - Higher Education". June 2, 2021. Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
  6. ^ Eckstein, Megan (August 3, 2021). "Year-long continuing resolution would cost the Navy $14B in spending power". Defense News. Archived from the original on August 8, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
  7. ^ "Department of Defense Press Briefing on the President". U.S. Department of Defense. Archived from the original on July 10, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
  8. ^ "PN543 — Rear Adm. John E. Gumbleton — Navy". U.S. Congress. April 20, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  9. ^ "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
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Military offices
Preceded by Commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3
2019–2020
Succeeded by
Preceded by
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Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Budget and Director of Fiscal Management of the United States Navy
2020–2023
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Commander of the United States Fleet Forces Command
2024–present
Incumbent