William D. Sullivan Explained

William D. Sullivan
Allegiance:	United States of America
Branch:	United States Navy
Serviceyears:	1972 - 2009
Rank:	Vice Admiral
Commands:	Strategic Plans and Policy on the Joint Staff
Battles:	Persian Gulf War Operation Desert Shield Operation Desert Storm Iraq War Operation Iraqi Freedom

William Daniel Sullivan^[1] (born 1950)^[2] is a retired United States Navy officer who served as the U.S. military representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Sullivan also served as Vice Director for Strategic Plans and Policy on the Joint Staff, and as Director to the U.S. Pacific Command for Strategy and Plans.^[3] He commanded during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and during Persian Gulf combat operations.^[4]

Education

• Bachelor's degree from Florida State University in 1972.
• Master's degree in national security studies from Georgetown University in 1990.
• Master's degree in national security strategy from the National War College in 1994.

External links

• Official Profile
• FSU Veterans Advancement Board bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: PN969-2 — Navy — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) . August 12, 1992 . U.S. Congress . 2021-06-15.
2. Book: Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty . October 1, 1990 . 23 . Bureau of Naval Personnel . 2021-06-15.
3. http://www.brussels.army.mil/USDEL/MRBio_Sullivan.htm Background info
4. Web site: Vice Admiral William D. Sullivan . March 16, 2009 . North Atlantic Treaty Organization . 2021-06-15.