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Navy Federal Credit Union
James
Alexander
Winnefeld
, Jr.
April 24, 1956

–

Born:

Coronado

, 

California

Home:

, 

Georgia

James Winnefeld graduated from Georgia Tech in 1978 with high honors in Aerospace Engineering. Upon graduation he was commissioned in the Navy through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program. In August 2011, he was appointed the 9th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Awards Received

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Admiral

    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 James Alexander Winnefeld, Jr., 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 Winnefeld reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral James Alexander Winnefeld, Jr., 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.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Admiral

    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 James Alexander Winnefeld, Jr., 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 Winnefeld reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.