Английская Википедия:David Buss (United States Navy)

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:BLP sources Шаблон:Infobox military person David H. Buss[1] (born February 18, 1956) is a native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania and a retired[2] vice admiral of the United States Navy. His last assignment was as Commander, Naval Air Forces and Commander, Naval Air Force, Pacific in San Diego, California, a position also known as the Navy's "Air Boss."[3][4] Prior to taking command as the "Air Boss," Buss served as the Deputy Commander, United States Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk, Virginia. He also commanded Task Force 20 (formerly United States Second Fleet), where he was responsible for training and certifying all Atlantic Fleet naval forces for overseas deployment. A career Naval Flight Officer, Buss served in multiple jet squadrons and staff assignments, and has commanded at every level of the navy from commander to vice admiral.

Buss was succeeded as Commander, Naval Air Forces and Commander, Naval Air Force Pacific by Vice Admiral Mike Shoemaker in January 2015.[2]

Educational background

Previous assignments

Buss commanded the A-6 Intruder squadron, Attack Squadron 34 (1995–96); the fast combat support ship Шаблон:USS (2000–01); the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Шаблон:USS (2003–06); and Carrier Strike Group 12, the USS Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (2009–10).

Buss also served in Baghdad, Iraq (2008–09) as Director, Strategy/Plans/Assessments (J-5) for Multi-National Force Iraq (MNF-I) where he oversaw the planning effort for the initial troop draw down from the height of the 2007–08 surge.

Awards and decorations

Buss is authorized to wear the following:[3]

Badges
Файл:Navalflightoff.jpeg Naval Flight Officer insignia
U.S. military decorations
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Navy Distinguished Service Medal with a gold award star
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Legion of Merit with 4 gold award stars
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat V
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Bronze Star Medal
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Meritorious Service Medal with a gold award star
Шаблон:Ribbon devicesФайл:Award star (gold).pngФайл:Award star (gold).pngФайл:Combat Distinguishing Device.svgФайл:Award star (gold).pngФайл:Award numeral 4.png Air Medal with Combat V, 3 individual gold stars and Strike/Flight numerals "4"
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat V and four gold award stars
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Navy Unit Commendation with a bronze service star
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Navy "E" Ribbon (awarded three times)
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Navy Expeditionary Medal
Шаблон:Ribbon devices National Defense Service Medal with a bronze service star
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Iraq Campaign Medal with a bronze star
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Armed Forces Service Medal
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Sea Service Ribbon with six bronze service stars
Non-U.S. service medals
Шаблон:Ribbon devices NATO Medal
Foreign military decorations
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

References

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External links

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