Yancy Lindsey Explained

Yancy Lindsey
Nickname:Lurch
Birth Place:Phoenix, Arizona[1]
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Navy
Serviceyears:1986–2023
Rank:Vice Admiral
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Yancy Benjamen Lindsey[2] (born 1962)[3] is a retired United States Navy vice admiral who last served as Commander, Navy Installations Command. Previously, he was the Commander of the Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central.[1] [4] [5] [6] Lindsey received a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley in 1986 and later earned a Master of Military Science degree from Marine Corps University and a Master of Science degree in global leadership from the University of San Diego.[1] [7]

His retirement ceremony was held on June 2, 2023.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vice Admiral Yancy Lindsey. www.navy.mil.
  2. Web site: Establishment of the Naval Strategy Subspecialty 230X . January 2015 . Chief of Naval Operations . May 23, 2021.
  3. Book: Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty . October 1, 1990 . 132 . Bureau of Naval Personnel . June 5, 2021.
  4. Web site: New 'Navy mayor' takes regional command. September 30, 2016. San Diego Union-Tribune.
  5. Web site: Navy shore enterprise welcomes new commander. MCC Brian Morales Commander, Navy Installations Command Public. Affairs. Military News. June 4, 2020 .
  6. Web site: Adm. Yancy Lindsey Becomes 'Navy Mayor' of San Diego. September 28, 2016. Times of San Diego.
  7. Web site: RADM Yancy Lindsey . VerdeXchange News . May 23, 2021.
  8. CNICHQ. NavyInstallations. After 37 years of service to the US Navy, Vice Adm. Lindsey was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by Chief of Naval Operations Michael Gilday during Vice Adm. Lindsey’s retirement ceremony, held at the Washington Navy Yard on Friday, June 2.. 1664718254516871170.