Archie R. Clemins

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Archie R. Clemins
Born 1943 (age 64–65)
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Admiral Archie R. Clemins
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service 1966 - 1999
Rank Admiral
Commands held Pacific Fleet

Archie Ray Clemins is a retired United States Navy four star admiral who served as Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT) from 1996 to 1999.

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[edit] Military career

Clemins was born in Mount Vernon, Illinois and graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering.[1] He was commissioned upon graduation and entered the Naval Nuclear Power program, serving aboard ballistic missile submarines.[1] He returned to the University of Illinois for a master’s degree.[1]

Before being promoted to flag rank in 1991, Clemins commanded the USS Pogy (SSN-647).[1] As an admiral he commanded Pacific Fleet Training Command in San Diego, California and the Seventh Fleet in Yokosuka, Japan.[1] His final assignment was Commander in Chief of the United States Pacific Fleet.[1] He retired from active duty on December 1, 1999 and settled with his wife, Marilyn, in Boise, Idaho.[1]

[edit] Post military career

After retiring from the navy, he established Caribou Technologies, Inc., and became co-owner of TableRock International LLC, both consulting firms for technology and business development.[1] He was the 2002 recipient of the Naval Order of the United States Distinguished Sea Service Award.[1]

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