Fritz Roegge Explained

Frederick J. Roegge
Birth Date:12 August 1958
Birth Place:Hennepin County, Minnesota, U.S.
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:United States Navy
Serviceyears:1980–2021
Rank:Vice admiral
Commands:National Defense University
Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Submarine Group 8
Submarine Squadron 22
Awards:Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)
Alma Mater:Naval War College (MA)
Catholic University of America (MSEM)
University of Minnesota (BME)

Frederick John "Fritz" Roegge (born August 12, 1958)[1] is a retired United States Navy vice admiral who served as the 16th President of the National Defense University from September 25, 2017, to February 3, 2021. He previously served as Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.[2] [3] [4] [5] Roegge was raised in Edina, Minnesota, graduated from the Institute of Technology at the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree in December 1980 and was commissioned through the NROTC program.[6] He later earned an M.S. degree in engineering management from The Catholic University of America and an M.A. degree in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College.[4]

Personal

Roegge is the son of John Alex Roegge and Marilyn May (Panning) Roegge.[7] His parents were married on September 15, 1957, in Carver County, Minnesota.[8]

Roegge married Julie Anne Labeau on April 28, 1984, in Hennepin County, Minnesota.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty . October 1, 1990 . 66 . Bureau of Naval Personnel . 2021-06-23.
  2. Web site: National Defense University Welcomes 16th President. 2017-09-25. 2021-05-22. jcs.mil.
  3. Web site: NDU Welcomes 17th President. 2021-02-03. 2021-05-22.
  4. Web site: Vice Admiral Frederick Roegge. April 8, 2021. U.S. Navy. 2021-06-23.
  5. Web site: RADM Frederick Roegge. 2021-05-22.
  6. Book: Fall Commencement, 1980 . December 1980 . University of Minnesota . Minneapolis, Minnesota . 2021-06-23.
  7. Book: Birth Index, 1935-1995 . Minnesota Department of Health . Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  8. Web site: Minnesota Official Marriage System . 2021-06-23.
  9. News: Minnesota Official Marriage System . 8961481 . 2021-06-23.