P. Gardner Howe, III
| P. Gardner Howe, III | |
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| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1984-present |
| Rank |
 Rear Admiral |
| Commands held |
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| Battles/wars |
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Philip Gardner Howe, III is a United States Navy Rear Admiral and Navy SEAL. He currently serves as the 55th President of the Naval War College, he is the first SEAL officer to hold this assignment. Prior to assuming his current command, Howe was the Commander, Special Operations Command Pacific.
Military career
Howe was a commissioned as an Ensign following his graduation from the United States Naval Academy in 1984. He has held many positions within the Naval Special Warfare and joint Special Operations communities. Howe has commanded Naval Special Warfare Unit 3 in Bahrain, Naval Special Warfare Group 3 in San Diego, and Special Operations Command Pacific. His overseas deployments have been in support of Operations Earnest Will, Provide Promise, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom as well as others across Asia and the western Pacific region.[1]
Howe's major joint and staff assignments include current operations officer at Special Operations Command Pacific; chief staff officer, Naval Special Warfare Development Group; assistant chief of staff for Operations, Plans and Policy at Naval Special Warfare Command; director of Legislative Affairs for Special Operations Command; and assistant commanding officer, operations Joint Special Operations Command.[1] Howe most recently served as the Commander, Special Operations Command Pacific from 2013 to 2014.
On 8 July 2014, Howe relieved Walter E. Carter Jr. to become the 55th President of the Naval War College.[2]
Education
Howe is a 1984 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1995 with a Master of Arts in national security affairs, and from the National War College in 2002 with a Master of Arts in national security.[1]
Awards and decorations
Military awards and badges
| Ribbon | Description | Notes |
 | Defense Superior Service Medal | |
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Legion of Merit | with three gold award stars |
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Bronze Star Medal | with one award star |
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Defense Meritorious Service Medal | |
 | Meritorious Service Medal | |
 | Joint Service Commendation Medal | |
 | Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal | |
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Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal | with one award star |
 | Combat Action Ribbon | |
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Navy Presidential Unit Citation | with one bronze service star |
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Joint Meritorious Unit Award | with one bronze oak leaf cluster |
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Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon | with one service star |
 | Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon | |
 | Fleet Marine Force Ribbon | |
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National Defense Service Medal | with one bronze service star |
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Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal | with two service stars |
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Afghanistan Campaign Medal | |
 | Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | |
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Armed Forces Service Medal | |
 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal | |
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Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon | with one silver and one bronze service stars |
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Navy Overseas Service Ribbon | with one bronze star |
 | Navy Expert Rifleman Medal | |
 | Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal |
| Badge | Description |
 | Navy Special Warfare Insignia |
 | Naval Parachutist Insignia |
Other awards
- Service Member Defense of Freedom Award[3]
References
- ↑ Church, Lindsay (8 July 2014). "First SEAL Takes Helm as Naval War College President". U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
- ↑ Jackson, Alex (14 January 2013). "Two flag officers, former USNA mids making career moves". CapitalGazette.com. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
External links
- "First SEAL takes helm as Naval War College president". Dvidshub.net.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Walter E. Carter Jr. |
President of the Naval War College 8 July 2014-present; |
Succeeded by Incumbent |