Bruce E. Grooms
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Bruce Estes Grooms (born 1958[1]), is a retired vice admiral in the United States Navy. His last duty station before retirement was as Deputy Chief of Staff for Capability Development at Allied Command Transformation. He retired in June 2015.[2]
Bruce E. Grooms | |
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Born | 1958 (age 65ā66) |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1980ā2015 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held | USS Asheville Submarine Squadron 6 Submarine Group Two |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (5) Meritorious Service Medal |
Alma mater | |
Children | Geoffrey Bruce Grooms, Jared Grooms |
He served as Commander of Submarine Group TWO and Vice Director of the Joint Staff. He also served as the 81st Commandant of Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy, responsible for the military and professional development of the Brigade of Midshipmen.
On March 1, 2013, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced that Grooms is nominated for appointment to the rank of vice admiral and for assignment as Deputy Chief of Staff for Capability Development at Allied Command Transformation by President Barack Obama.[3] He relieved Vice Admiral Carol M. Pottenger from this position.