Richard D. Heinz Explained

Richard Duke Heinz
Allegiance:	United States
Branch:	United States Navy
Branch Label:	Branch
Serviceyears:	19892023
Commands:	Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville
Awards:	Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit
Alma Mater:	James Madison University (BBA) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (MS) Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy (MNRS) University of North Carolina

Richard Duke Heinz (born 1967)^[1] is a retired United States Navy rear admiral who last served as the director of logistics of the United States European Command.^[2]

Career

Heinz received his commission in 1989 through Officer Candidate School. His operational assignments included tours on the,, and . During those tours, he participated in Operation Desert Fox, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. He's also a member of the Defense Acquisition Professional Community.^[3]

Shore assignments include:

• Strategy and Readiness Division Chief for the Joint Chiefs of Staff J4
• Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support (WSS)
• Commanding officer, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Jacksonville
• Director, Aviation Operations at NAVSUP WSS, Philadelphia
• Head, Program Objective Memorandum Development Section, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, N80, Washington, D.C.
• S-3 Integrated Weapons System Lead, NAVSUP WSS
• Officer in Command shore detailer, NAVSUP Office of Personnel, Millington
• Supply officer for Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels and aviation support division officer, at Naval Air Station Lemoore.

Education

• B.B.A, International Business from James Madison University
• M.B.A, from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• M.S. in National Resource Strategy from the Eisenhower School, at National Defense University.
• Graduate of the University of North Carolina’s Executive Development Institute.

Awards

He is also a qualified Naval Aviation Supply officer, Submarine Warfare Supply Corps officer.Notable Awards include:

•   Defense Superior Service Medal
  •   Legion of Merit   Meritorious Service Medal

Notes and References

1. Book: Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty . October 1, 1990 . 306 . Bureau of Naval Personnel . 2021-06-14.
2. Web site: Flag Officer Assignments. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
3. Web site: Rear Admiral Richard Heinz > United States Navy > BioDisplay. www.navy.mil.