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Capt. Thomas G. Halvorson

Inducted September 15, 2017                                      

Education:  

  • Jefferson High School, 1984
  • Northwestern University, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, 1988
  • Naval Postgraduate School, Master of Science in Operations Research, 1994
  • U.S. Naval War College, Master of Arts in National Security Affairs, 2004

Accomplishments/Work History:  

  • While assigned to the Missile Defense Agency served with a small team tasked by the President to plan and execute the engagement of a failed Satellite in 2008.
  • Privileged to Command two warships – the USS JOHN MCCAIN (DDG-56) and USS MOBILE BAY (CG-53). Awarded the Spokane Trophy as the most combat ready ship in the Pacific Fleet in 2012 while serving with the crew of the USS MOBILE BAY.
  • Served as the Chief of Staff for the Third Fleet with responsibilities for operations of 5 Carrier Strike Groups and associated ships, submarines and aircraft assigned and deployed across the Pacific.
  • Deployed around the world in every Fleet on aircraft carriers, battleships, frigates, destroyers and cruisers in peace and war over three decades.
  • Continuing to work in a second career with the Department of the Navy focused on developing our future fleet.

Alumni Hall of Fame 2007-2019

Alumni Hall of Fame 2007-2019

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