Dirk J. Debbink is a retired vice admiral in the

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and former Chief of the Navy Reserve.

Early life and education

From Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Debbink holds a

bachelor's degree A bachelor's degree (from Middle Latin ''baccalaureus'') or baccalaureate (from Modern Latin ''baccalaureatus'') is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting three to six ...

from the United States Naval Academy and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is also a registered professional engineer in Wisconsin.

Naval career

Debbink graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1977 and was assigned to the . Later assignments include serving aboard the and as Reserve Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the United States Pacific Fleet. He was named Deputy Chief of the Navy Reserve in 2007 before being named Chief of Navy Reserve the next year. Awards Debbink has received include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with award star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (United States), Meritorious Service Medal with award star, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with award star, and the Navy Achievement Medal.

References

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