John F. Meier Explained

John F. Meier
Birth Place:Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Navy
Serviceyears:1986–2023
Rank:Rear Admiral
Commands:Naval Air Force Atlantic
Navy Warfare Development Command
Carrier Strike Group 10


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John Francis Meier[1] (born 1964)[2] is a retired United States Navy rear admiral who last served as the Commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic from May 1, 2020 to August 17, 2023.[3] Previously, he was Commander of Navy Warfare Development Command from July 3, 2019, to May 18, 2020.[4] [5] [6] [7]

Born at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland[8] and raised in Export, Pennsylvania,[4] Meier is a 1982 graduate of Franklin Regional High School.[9] He then attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1986 with a B.S. degree in general engineering. In August 1988, Meier completed flight training in Beeville, Texas and became a naval aviator.[4]

Meier married Rachel Diane Edwards on December 5, 1990 in Island County, Washington.[10] The couple have two sons.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PN936 — Civilian — 99th Congress (1985-1986) . March 19, 1986 . U.S. Congress . August 25, 2021.
  2. Book: Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty . October 1, 1990 . 127 . Bureau of Naval Personnel . August 25, 2021.
  3. Web site: Ramos. J.G. Jacqueline. Naval Air Force Atlantic Welcomes New Commander. 2023-08-17. 2023-08-22. Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs. Naval Air Force Atlantic.
  4. Web site: Rear Admiral John Meier. August 7, 2020. www.navy.mil. August 25, 2021.
  5. Web site: Export native takes over Naval Air Force Atlantic command. Patrick. Varine. May 4, 2020. TribLIVE.com.
  6. Web site: Celebrating 78 years of one of the Navy's most active forces. January 5, 2021. Federal News Network.
  7. Web site: Rear Admiral Meier Visits USS John C. Stennis During RCOH. DVIDS.
  8. Book: Affidavit of Male Applicant for Marriage License . November 26, 1990 . Marriage Records, 1854-2013 . Washington State Archives . Olympia, Washington.
  9. Book: Quill . 1982 . XVI . 65 . Franklin Regional High School . Murrysville, Pennsylvania.
  10. News: Marriage Certificate . December 10, 1990 . 15420 . Marriage Records, 1854-2013 . Washington State Archives . Olympia, Washington.
  11. Web site: December 31, 1990, Lt John F. Meier ejected from an EA6B Prowler . December 31, 2019 . Martin-Baker . Denham, UK . August 26, 2021.

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