After graduating from Evangel College and then earning an MBA from the University of Arkansas, Vernon Clark attended Officer Candidate School and received his commission in August 1968. From July 21, 2000 to July 22, 2005, Admiral Clark served as the Navy’s 27th Chief of Naval Operations. His 5-year tenure is the 2d longest of any CNO, after only the 6-year tenure of Admiral Arleigh Burke.
Sponsored by:
Vernon
E.
Clark
1944-09-07
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Born:
Sioux City
,
Iowa
Home:
,
Arkansas
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Admiral Vernon E. Clark, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Vernon E. Clark, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States NavyRank:
AdmiralAction Date:
July 21, 2000 – July 22, 2005
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Vernon E. Clark, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of Naval Operations from 21 July 2000 to 22 July 2005. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Vernon E. Clark, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral Vernon E. Clark, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Clark reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Vernon E. Clark, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral Vernon E. Clark, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Clark reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral Vernon E. Clark, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Clark reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.