Elizabeth L. Train Explained

Elizabeth L. Train
Birth Name:Elizabeth Langdon Train
Birth Place:Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Navy
Serviceyears:1983–2016
Rank:Rear Admiral
Commands:Office of Naval Intelligence
National Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office
Center for Naval Intelligence/Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Center
Awards:Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (2)
Relations:Admiral Harry D. Train II (father)
Rear Admiral Harold C. Train (grandfather)

Elizabeth Langdon Train[1] (born 1955)[2] is a retired United States Navy rear admiral who was the Commander, Office of Naval Intelligence and the Director, National Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office. Train is a third generation naval officer, her father is Admiral Harry D. Train II and her grandfather is Rear Admiral Harold C. Train.

Early life

Train was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and grew up in Virginia and Washington D.C. Her father, Harry D. Train II was a career naval officer who reached the rank of admiral and, prior to retirement, was the Commander-in-Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet, United States Atlantic Command and SACLANT. She is a graduate of the College of William and Mary. After graduating, Train received her commission through Officer Candidate School.[3] [4] [5]

Education

In addition to her undergraduate studies, Train has a Master of Science in National Security Strategy from the National War College, and a Master of Science in Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University.[6]

Career

Following her retirement from military service, Train was named the Chief Operations Officer for Team Rubicon Global, a veteran-led disaster response organization.[7]

Awards and decorations

Train is the recipient of the following:[6]

Information Dominance Warfare Officer Badge
Defense Superior Service Medal (with one bronze oak leaf cluster)
Legion of Merit (with one gold award star)
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (with one gold award star)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PN1420 — Navy — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) . 6 October 1992 . U.S. Congress . 11 June 2021.
  2. Book: Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty . 1 October 1990 . 231 . Bureau of Naval Personnel . 11 June 2021.
  3. Web site: Rear Admiral Elizabeth L. Train Director for Intelligence, Joint Chiefs of Staff. United States Navy. 28 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20120323065922/http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio.asp?bioID=519. 23 March 2012.
  4. Web site: Remembering Past DDG 17 Commanding Officers. The Privateer. USS Conyngham Association DD 371—DDG 17. 28 January 2016.
  5. News: Admiral trades in his uniform for hiking boots and T-shirts. 28 January 2016. UPI. 6 November 1983.
  6. Web site: Rear Admiral Elizabeth L. Train Director, National Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office Commander, Office of Naval Intelligence . United States Navy . 28 January 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160204162917/http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio.asp?bioID=519 . 4 February 2016 . dmy-all .
  7. Web site: Press Release: TRG Names Rear Admiral Elizabeth L. Train as COO. 9 July 2017.