William Navas served from 1987 to 1990 as Deputy Director and from 1995 to 1998 as Director of the Army National Guard. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General. On June 6, 2001 Navas was nominated by President George W. Bush to serve as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), serving from July 17, 2001 to January 2008. He was the first person from Puerto Rico to serve in that post.
Sponsored by:
William
A.
Navas
, Jr.
December 15, 1942
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Born:
Mayaguez
,
Puerto Rico
Home:
Mayaguez
,
Puerto Rico
Awards Received
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William A. Navas, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Director of the Army National Guard from 1995 to 1998. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Navas culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General William A. Navas, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Navas reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, 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 Major General William A. Navas, Jr., United States Army, 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 Major General Navas reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William A. Navas, Jr., United States Army, 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William A. Navas, Jr., United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster 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.