Charles A. Richard | |
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Nickname(s) | Chas |
Born | 1959 (age 64–65) Decatur, Alabama, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1982–2022 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | United States Strategic Command Submarine Forces Submarine Force Atlantic Allied Submarine Command Submarine Group 10 Submarine Squadron 17 Deep Submergence Vessel NR-1 USS Parche (SSN-683) |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (5) |
Alma mater | University of Alabama (BS) Catholic University of America (MA) |
Charles Anthony "Chas" Richard (born 1959)[1] is a retired United States Navy admiral who served as the 11th commander of United States Strategic Command. He previously served as Commander Submarine Forces, Submarine Force Atlantic and Allied Submarine Command.
Richard is a native of Decatur, Alabama, and is a 1982 graduate with honors from the University of Alabama. He has earned master's degrees with honors from the Catholic University of America and the Naval War College.
Officer Submarine Warfare insignia | ||
Defense Distinguished Service Medal w/ 1 bronze oak leaf cluster | Navy Distinguished Service Medal | Defense Superior Service Medal w/ 2 oak leaf clusters |
Legion of Merit w/ 4 gold award stars | Defense Meritorious Service Medal | Meritorious Service Medal |
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ 3 award stars | Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ 2 award stars | Navy Presidential Unit Citation |
Joint Meritorious Unit Award | Navy Unit Commendation | Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation |
Navy "E" Ribbon with wreathed Battle E award | Navy Expeditionary Medal | National Defense Service Medal w/ 1 bronze service star |
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ 2 service stars | Navy Arctic Service Ribbon | NATO Medal for the former Yugoslavia |
Officer Deep Submergence insignia | ||
Command at Sea insignia | ||
United States Strategic Command Badge |