Dirk J. Debbink Explained

Dirk J. Debbink
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Navy
Serviceyears:1977–2012
Rank:Vice Admiral
Commands:United States Navy Reserve
Awards:Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)

Dirk J. Debbink is a retired vice admiral in the United States Navy and former Chief of the Navy Reserve.

Early life and education

From Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Debbink holds a bachelor's degree from the United States Naval Academy and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.[1] He is also a registered professional engineer in Wisconsin.

Naval career

Debbink graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1977 and was assigned to the . Later assignments include serving aboard the and as Reserve Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the United States Pacific Fleet. He was named Deputy Chief of the Navy Reserve in 2007 before being named Chief of Navy Reserve the next year.

Awards Debbink has received include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with award star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with award star, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with award star, and the Navy Achievement Medal.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Navy Biographies - VICE ADMIRAL DIRK J. DEBBINK . 2010-08-26 . 2010-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101205112525/http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio.asp?bioID=91 . dead .