RADM Thomas K. Shannon ’82

Rear Admiral | U.S. Navy (Ret.)

Education:

• B.S., Maine Maritime Academy, 1982
• M.A., Naval War College, 1998

Tours at Sea:

• USS Jack Williams (FFG 24), USS Nicholson (DD 982)
• Surface Operations Officer in Cruiser Destroyer Group 12
• Executive Officer in USS Boone (FFG 28)
• Chief Staff Officer in Destroyer Squadron 14
• Commanding Officer, USS De Wert (FFG 45)
• Commanding Officer, USS Vicksburg (CG 69)
• Commander, Aircraft Carrier USS Carl Vinson Strike Group
• Commander, Military Sealift Command

Tours Ashore:

• Assistant Professor of Naval Science, University of Texas at Austin
• Director, Navy’s Joint and Contingency Matters Branch
• Director, Navy’s Surface Fires Branch
• Executive Assistant to the Director, Navy Surface Warfare
• Division Chief in the Joint Staff, J-3 Directorate, Pacific Command
• Military Assistant to Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates
• Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Training and Readiness, U. S. Pacific  Fleet

Distinguished Service:

• Navy Distinguished Service Medal
• Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
• Legion of Merit (4)
• Meritorious Service Medal (4)
• Joint Service Commendation Medal
• Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (4)
• Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2)
• Various Personal, Service, Unit and Campaign Awards

Community Service:

• Guest Speaker, Panelist and Author on subject matter relative to the Maritime Industry, Leadership, Ethics, Character Development and Professional Development
• Member, Navy League of the United States and Surface Navy Association (Advocacy)