Richard Cheeseman Jr.
Richard John "Rick" Cheeseman Jr. (born 1966)[1] is a United States Navy rear admiral and surface warfare officer who serves as commander of Carrier Strike Group 10 since December 14, 2020. He previously served as commander of Carrier Strike Group 2 with tours as commanding officer of the USS Bulkeley (DDG-84) and USS Monterey (CG-61).[3] Raised in Carney's Point, New Jersey, Cheeseman earned a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1989. He later received a master's degree in joint campaign planning and strategy from the Joint Advanced Warfighting School at the Joint Forces Staff College in 2007.
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| Nickname(s) | Rick |
| Born | 1966 (age 54–55) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Rear Admiral (lower half) |
| Commands held | Carrier Strike Group 10 Carrier Strike Group 2 Naval Forces Korea Detachment Chinhae USS Monterey (CG-61) USS Bulkeley (DDG-84) |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal |
| Alma mater | Penn State University (BS) Joint Advanced Warfighting School |
References
- Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 181. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
- "Carrier Strike Group 10 Holds Change of Command". dvidshub.net. 2020-12-14. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
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