Richard Naughton graduated from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, Class of 1968. A Naval aviator early in his career, he commanded the U.S.S. New Orleans in the Persian Gulf War in 1991. From June 7, 2022 to June 5, 2003, he served as the 57th Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, and retired in 2003 as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.
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Richard
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Naughton
October 5, 1946
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February 25, 2011
Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Deparatment of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Rear Admiral Richard Joseph Naughton, United States Navy for for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Rear Admiral Naughton reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.