Nora W. Tyson
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Nora Wingfield Tyson (born 1957)[1][2] is a retired United States Navy vice admiral. In 2015, she was installed as commander of the Third Fleet, making her the first woman to lead a United States Navy ship fleet.[3][4] She retired from service in 2017.[5] Tyson previously served as the commander of Carrier Strike Group Two, from July 29, 2010 to January 12, 2012; she was the first female commander of a United States Navy Carrier Strike Group.[6] She then served as Vice Director of the Joint Staff beginning in February 2012.[7] In July 2013 she was promoted to vice admiral and named as Deputy Commander, United States Fleet Forces Command.[8]
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Nora W. Tyson | |
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Born | 1957 (age 66ā67) Memphis, Tennessee |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1979ā2017 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held | United States Third Fleet Carrier Strike Group Two Task Force 73 USS Bataan (LHD-5) VQ-4 Shadows |
Battles/wars | Iraq War |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (5) |
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