P. Gardner Howe, III

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P. Gardner Howe, III
File:RADM P. Gardner Howe, III.jpg
Born 1962 (aged 52/53)
Allegiance United States United States of America
Service/branch 23px United States Navy
Years of service 1984-present
Rank US-O8 insignia.svg Rear Admiral
Commands held
Battles/wars

Philip Gardner Howe, III is a United States Navy Rear Admiral and Navy SEAL. He currently serves as the 55th President of the Naval War College, he is the first SEAL officer to hold this assignment. Prior to assuming his current command, Howe was the Commander, Special Operations Command Pacific.

Military career

Howe was a commissioned as an Ensign following his graduation from the United States Naval Academy in 1984. He has held many positions within the Naval Special Warfare and Joint Special Operations Command JSOC communities. Howe has commanded Naval Special Warfare Unit 3 in Bahrain, Naval Special Warfare Group 3 in San Diego, and Special Operations Command Pacific. His overseas deployments have been in support of Operations Earnest Will, Provide Promise, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom as well as others across Asia and the western Pacific region.[1]

Howe's major joint and staff assignments include current operations officer at Special Operations Command Pacific; chief staff officer, Naval Special Warfare Development Group; assistant chief of staff for Operations, Plans and Policy at Naval Special Warfare Command; director of Legislative Affairs for Special Operations Command; and assistant commanding officer, operations Joint Special Operations Command.[1] Howe most recently served as the Commander, Special Operations Command Pacific from 2013 to 2014.

On 8 July 2014, Howe relieved Walter E. Carter Jr. to become the 55th President of the Naval War College.[2]

Education

Howe is a 1984 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1995 with a Master of Arts in national security affairs, and from the National War College in 2002 with a Master of Arts in national security.[1]

Awards and decorations

Military awards and badges

Ribbon Description Notes
Ribbon of the DSSM Defense Superior Service Medal
Gold star
Gold star
Gold star
Legion of Merit with three gold award stars
Gold star
Bronze Star Medal with one award star
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Ribbon of the MSM Meritorious Service Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Ribbon of the NMCCM Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Gold star
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with one award star
Combat Action Ribbon.svg Combat Action Ribbon
Bronze star
Navy Presidential Unit Citation with one bronze service star
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Joint Meritorious Unit Award with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze star
Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon with one service star
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon
FMF Ribbon Fleet Marine Force Ribbon
Bronze star
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with two service stars
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Ribbon of the GWTSM Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Outstanding Volunteer Service ribbon.svg Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Silver star
Bronze star
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with one silver and one bronze service stars
Bronze star
Navy Overseas Service Ribbon with one bronze star
USN Expert Rifle Ribbon.png Navy Expert Rifleman Medal
USN Expert Pistol Shot Ribbon.png Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal
Badge Description
US Navy SEALs insignia.png Navy Special Warfare Insignia
United States Navy Parachutist Badge.png Naval Parachutist Insignia

Other awards

  • Service Member Defense of Freedom Award[3]

References

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External links

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Military offices
Preceded by President of the Naval War College
8 July 2014-present;
Succeeded by
Incumbent