Richard C. Macke
United States admiral (1938–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Chester Macke (January 4, 1938 – December 7, 2022) was a naval aviator and a former four-star admiral in the United States Navy. He last served as Commander of United States Pacific Command (USPACOM) from July 19, 1994, until January 31, 1996. After his navy career, Macke served as a vice president of Wheat International Communications Corporation.[1][2]
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Born | (1938-01-04)January 4, 1938 Freeport, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | December 7, 2022(2022-12-07) (aged 84) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1960–1996 |
Rank | Admiral (demoted to Rear Admiral) |
Commands held | United States Pacific Command Carrier Strike Group Four Carrier Group Two Naval Space Command USS Dwight D. Eisenhower USS Camden VA-66 |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) |
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