William J. Houston
William Joseph Houston[1] (born 1968)[2] is a United States Navy vice admiral who serves as commander of the Naval Submarine Forces, Submarine Force Atlantic and Allied Submarine Command since September 10, 2021.[3][4] He most recently served as Director of the Undersea Warfare Division.[4] Previously, he was the Director of Plans and Operations of the United States Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Deputy Commander of the United States Sixth Fleet, and the Commander of Submarine Group 8.[6][7]
William J. Houston | |
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Born | 1968 (age 54–55) Buffalo, New York |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1990–present |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held | Submarine Force Atlantic Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Allied Submarine Command Submarine Group 8 Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center USS Hampton (SSN-767) |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (4) |
Raised in Grand Island, New York,[1] Houston earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1990. He later received an Master of Business Administration degree from the College of William & Mary.
In May 2023, Houston was nominated for promotion to admiral and appointment as director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.[8]
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Government.
- 1990 Commencement (PDF). The University of Notre Dame du Lac. May 20, 1990. p. 50. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
- Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 197. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
- "Flag Officer Announcement". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- "August 2021 Roster (Public)" (PDF). MyNavyHR. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- "CSG 8 Holds Change of Command Ceremony". U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa / U.S. 6th Fleet. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- "USS Wahoo Memorial Service". www.stratcom.mil. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- "PN583 — Vice Adm. William J. Houston — Navy". U.S. Congress. May 2, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.