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Thomas K. Shannon

b. 1960

U.S. naval officer

Naval officer
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About Thomas K. Shannon

Born 1960. Thomas K. Shannon is an American naval officer.

Rear Admiral (United States) Thomas Kennedy Shannon (USN) (born 1960) is a retired naval officer. His final assignment was as commander of the US Navy Military Sealift Command.

Education Shannon graduated with a BS in Nautical Science from the Maine Maritime Academy (1982) and was commissioned an ensign in the US Navy through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps program. He later received an MA in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College in March 1998. He completed this assignment on 25 August 2016 when he was relieved by Rear Adm. Dee L. Mewbourne and subsequently retired from the navy.

Medals and decorations Among the rear admiral's military decorations and awards are prominently: Defense Superior Service MedalLegion of Merit with 3 oak leaf clustersMeritorious Service Medal

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Important facts

Born
8 June 1960
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Naval officer
Nationality
United States
Education
Maine Maritime Academy, Naval War College
Awards
Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
Also known as
Thomas Kenneth Shannon, Thomas Shannon

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Thomas K. Shannon?

U.S. naval officer

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Thomas K. Shannon was born on 8 June 1960.

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Thomas K. Shannon is a naval officer.

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Thomas K. Shannon is American.

Sources & further reading

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· Wikidata: Q26924375

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