Rear Admiral Donald P. Quinn
Commander, Navy Personnel Command
Rear Admiral Quinn is a native of East Rochester, N.Y., and attended the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Oceanography. He was designated a naval flight officer in 1980.
Quinn completed operational assignments with the “Knightriders” of VA 52, including deployments aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) and USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70); the “Nighthawks” of VA 185, based in Atsugi, Japan, and deploying aboard USS Midway (CV 41); the “Fighting Tigers” of VA 65, deploying in USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) for combat Operations Desert Storm and Provide Comfort; and he served as deputy chief of operations for Commander, Joint Task Force Southwest Asia, directing Operation Southern Watch.
His shore tours include Instructor duty in the A-6 Fleet Replacement Squadron (VA 128); a tour as aide to Commander, Medium Attack Tactical Electronic Warfare Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet; in-residence education at the Naval War College in Newport, R.I.; joint duty in the Targeting Division of the Atlantic Intelligence Command in Norfolk, and a tour in Millington, Tenn., as director of the Aviation Officer Distribution Division. He holds a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies and a Master of Science degree in General Management.
In 1993, Quinn was chosen for transition into the EA-6B Community, commanding VAQ-139, VAQ-129 and Carrier Air Wing 9. He led the Air Wing during portions of both the 2002 deployment in USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and the 2003 deployment in USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), including combat Operations Enduring Freedom and Anaconda.
In September 2005, Quinn was promoted to flag rank. He has commanded the Naval Air Training Command and Strike Force Training, Atlantic. His awards include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal and Meritorious Service Medal.
Please visit the official U.S. Navy Personnel Command web site at:
http://www.npc.navy.mil/channels
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Rear Admiral
Donald P. Quinn
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