Michael T. Moran
Born1962 (age 61–62)
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1984–2021
RankVice Admiral
Commands heldNaval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit

Michael Thomas Moran[1] (born 1962)[2] is a United States Navy vice admiral who most recently served as Principal Military Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) from October 12, 2018 to August 4, 2021.[3] He previously served as the Program Executive Officer for Tactical Aircraft Programs.[4][5][6] Raised in Walden, New York, Moran is a 1984 graduate of the United States Naval Academy with a B.S. degree in engineering. He was designated a naval flight officer in 1986 and later received an M.S. degree in human resources management from Troy State University.[4]

Awards and decorations

Silver block letter O
Bronze star
Naval Flight Officer insignia
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal with three gold award stars
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with two award stars Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Navy Unit Commendation
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation with "O" device National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Armed Forces Service Medal Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with four service stars
NATO Medal for Yugoslavia Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon with Sharpshooter Device Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon with Sharpshooter Device
Command at Sea insignia
Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge

References

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  1. ^ "PN657 — Civilian — 98th Congress (1983-1984)". U.S. Congress. February 9, 1984. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  2. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 97. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  3. ^ "August 2021 Roster (Public)" (PDF). MyNavyHR. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Vice Admiral Michael Moran". www.navy.mil. August 7, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  5. ^ Weston, Jessica. "Moran: 'There's nobody walking away from any missions [at China Lake]'". Ridgecrest Daily Independent – Ridgecrest, CA.
  6. ^ Taylor, Daniel P.; Correspondent, Special (May 8, 2019). "Panelists: Navy, Industry Must Collaborate Better Throughout Acquisitions Process".
Military offices Preceded by??? Commander of the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division 2013–2015 Succeeded byBrian Corey Preceded by??? Program Executive Officer for Tactical Aircraft Programs of the United States Navy 2016–2018 Succeeded byShane G. Gahagan Preceded byDavid C. Johnson Principal Military Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy of the Research, Development and Acquisition 2018–2021 Succeeded byFrancis D. Morley


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