Frank Craig Pandolfe
| Frank Craig Pandolfe | |
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| Birth name | Frank C. Pandolfe |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1980–present |
| Rank |
 Vice admiral |
| Commands held |
United States Sixth Fleet Destroyer squadron 18 USS Mitscher (DDG-57) |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards |
Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal |
Frank Craig Pandolfe is a Vice Admiral in the United States Navy, and currently serves as the Director, Strategic Plans and Policy, J-5, the Joint Staff.
Career
Pandolfe graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1980.[1] He later obtained a Ph.D. from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts.
Pandolfe commanded USS Mitscher (DDG-57) from 1999 to 2001. During that time, the ship was awarded the Battle Efficiency Award three times. He later served in the War in Afghanistan (2001–present).
Other positions he has held include serving in the Offices of the Chief of Naval Operations, Joint Staff and in the White House. He also served as Commander, of the United States Sixth Fleet.
References
- ↑ "Vice Admiral Frank Craig Pandolfe". United States Navy. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
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| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Harry B. Harris Jr. |
Commander United States Sixth Fleet October 2011 – October 2013 |
Succeeded by Philip S. Davidson |
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