Scott H. Swift
| Scott H. Swift | |
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 Admiral Scott H. Swift in May 2015 | |
| Born | 1957 (age 58–59) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1979 – present |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held |
United States Pacific Fleet Director of Navy Staff United States Seventh Fleet Deputy Commander, Naval Forces; U.S. Central Command Director of Operations U.S. Pacific Command |
| Battles/wars |
Operation Praying Mantis Operation Southern Watch Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Awards |
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal |
Scott Harbison Swift (born 1957) is an admiral in the United States Navy, currently serving as the commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet since May 27, 2015. He previously served as the director of Navy Staff in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations.[1]
Naval career
Swift attended San Diego State University and received his commission in 1979 through the Aviation Reserve Officer Candidate Program. He received his master's degree from the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island.
His operational assignments include: Attack Squadron (VA) 94; VA-97; Carrier Air Wing 11 staff; commander Strike Fighter Attack Squadron 97; commander, Carrier Air Wing 14; deputy commander, Naval Forces; U.S. Central Command, commander, Carrier Strike Group 9, and commander, U.S. 7th Fleet. During those tours he participated in combat Operations Praying Mantis, Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. He became director, Navy Staff in September 2013.
His shore tour assignments include: VA-122; Naval War College; commander of Strike Fighter Weapons School, Pacific; F/A-18 requirements officer OPNAV staff; command of VFA-122; Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics staff; and, director of Operations U.S. Pacific Command.
Swift has been recognized as the Commander, Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet Landing Signal Officer of the Year, and was presented the Commander Michael G. Hoff Award as the U.S. Pacific Fleet Attack Aviator of the Year.[2]
He was nominated for promotion to admiral on November 20, 2014 to assume the command of the United States Pacific Fleet and was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 11, 2014.[3] He took over from Admiral Harry B. Harris Jr. in a ceremony on May 27, 2015.
Awards and decorations
 Naval Aviator insignia |
 Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge |
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal with gold award star |
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Defense Superior Service Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster |
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Legion of Merit with 2 gold award stars |
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Bronze Star |
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Meritorious Service Medal with 3 award stars |
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Air Medal with Combat V and bronze Strike/Flight numeral "2" |
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Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with award star |
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Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with three award stars |
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Joint Meritorious Unit Award |
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Navy Unit Commendation |
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Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation with three service stars |
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Navy "E" Ribbon with three Battle E devices |
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National Defense Service Medal with service star |
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Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with three service stars |
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Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
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Humanitarian Service Medal |
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Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with seven service stars |
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Navy & Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon |
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Navy Expert Rifleman Medal |
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Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal |
December 2015 Swift warned of a possible South China Sea arms race increase.[4]
References
- ↑ "Vice Adm. Swift nominated to take over Pacific Fleet". Stars and Stripes.
- ↑ Dan Petty. "Navy.mil Leadership Biographies".
- ↑ "U.S. Senate: Nominations Confirmed (Non-civilian)". 8 June 2015.
- ↑ U.S. Navy commander warns of possible South China Sea arms race 15 December 2015 MSN