Charles H. Johnston

Rear Admiral (Upper Half) Charles Herbert Johnston Jr. (born 1948), known as Bert Johnston, was a United States Navy officer. He was appointed Vice Commander of the Naval Air Systems Command, (NAVAIR) at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland in December 2001.

Biography Johnston grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and attended Memphis University School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering from Mississippi State University. While serving as head of the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, he was promoted in early March 2000. His further promotion to Rear Admiral (Upper Half) was submitted to the Senate for approval in May 2001 and authorized in April 2002.

Johnston has flown in excess of 3,000 flight hours in more than 30 models of fixed and rotary wing aircraft. His honors include the Navy Meritorious Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Navy Commendation Medal, a Navy Achievement Medal and nine unit commendation and campaign awards.

Adm. Johnston's wife is Beverly, they have two children. He retired on April 8, 2005, at NAS Patuxent River.

In September 2005, Johnston became a vice president at Wyle Laboratories, Inc. In January 2019, he became President of the board of directors for The Patuxent Partnership.