Henry G. Ulrich III
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Henry G. "Harry" Ulrich III was a four-star admiral
in the United States Navy
who served as the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples
from May 23, 2005 to November 30, 2007. He retired from the Navy shortly afterwards.
As Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, he had operational responsibility for NATO missions in the Balkans
, Iraq
and the Mediterranean. As Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe he is responsible for providing overall command, operational control, and coordination of U.S. Naval forces in the European Command area of responsibility.
, and has participated in eight deployments to South America
, West Africa
, Northern and Southern Europe
, and the Persian Gulf
. During his last operational assignment, Admiral Ulrich served simultaneously as Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, Commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, and Commander, Allied Joint Command Lisbon.
Shore assignments include duty on the Joint Staff and the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations
. He has served as Director of Cruise Missile Plans and Policy, as well as Director of Surface Warfare. In 2001, he was selected to lead the revolution in United States Navy training as Commander, Task Force Excel.
, Ulrich is a 1972 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. In 1981, he earned a Master of Science degree in Physics from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, and has also studied at the National War College
in Washington, D.C.. He now works at Enterra.
This article contains material from the United States Federal Government and is in the public domain
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Admiral (United States)
In the United States Navy, the United States Coast Guard and the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, admiral is a four-star flag officer rank, with the pay grade of O-10. Admiral ranks above vice admiral and below Fleet Admiral in the Navy; the Coast Guard and the Public Health...
in the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
who served as the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples
Allied Joint Force Command Naples
Allied Joint Force Command Naples is a NATO military command. It was activated on 15 March 2004, after what was effectively a redesignation of its predecessor command, Allied Forces Southern Europe , originally formed in 1951...
from May 23, 2005 to November 30, 2007. He retired from the Navy shortly afterwards.
As Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, he had operational responsibility for NATO missions in the Balkans
Balkans
The Balkans is a geopolitical and cultural region of southeastern Europe...
, Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
and the Mediterranean. As Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe he is responsible for providing overall command, operational control, and coordination of U.S. Naval forces in the European Command area of responsibility.
Previous assignments
Ulrich has served in a broad range of sea and shore assignments. As a Surface Warfare Officer, he has served seven sea tours with units of the Atlantic FleetU.S. Atlantic Fleet
The United States Fleet Forces Command is an Atlantic Ocean theater-level component command of the United States Navy that provides naval resources that are under the operational control of the United States Northern Command...
, and has participated in eight deployments to South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
, West Africa
West Africa
West Africa or Western Africa is the westernmost region of the African continent. Geopolitically, the UN definition of Western Africa includes the following 16 countries and an area of approximately 5 million square km:-Flags of West Africa:...
, Northern and Southern Europe
Southern Europe
The term Southern Europe, at its most general definition, is used to mean "all countries in the south of Europe". However, the concept, at different times, has had different meanings, providing additional political, linguistic and cultural context to the definition in addition to the typical...
, and the Persian Gulf
Persian Gulf
The Persian Gulf, in Southwest Asia, is an extension of the Indian Ocean located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.The Persian Gulf was the focus of the 1980–1988 Iran-Iraq War, in which each side attacked the other's oil tankers...
. During his last operational assignment, Admiral Ulrich served simultaneously as Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, Commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, and Commander, Allied Joint Command Lisbon.
Shore assignments include duty on the Joint Staff and the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations
Chief of Naval Operations
The Chief of Naval Operations is a statutory office held by a four-star admiral in the United States Navy, and is the most senior uniformed officer assigned to serve in the Department of the Navy. The office is a military adviser and deputy to the Secretary of the Navy...
. He has served as Director of Cruise Missile Plans and Policy, as well as Director of Surface Warfare. In 2001, he was selected to lead the revolution in United States Navy training as Commander, Task Force Excel.
Personal background and education
A native of Southampton, PennsylvaniaSouthampton, Pennsylvania
Southampton, Pennsylvania is an unincorporated community in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, situated in the South-Eastern tip of Bucks County.Southampton is located 18 miles North, from the center of Philadelphia....
, Ulrich is a 1972 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. In 1981, he earned a Master of Science degree in Physics from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, and has also studied at the National War College
National War College
The National War College of the United States is a school in the National Defense University. It is housed in Roosevelt Hall on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., the third-oldest Army post still active. It was officially established on July 1, 1946, as an upgraded replacement for the...
in Washington, D.C.. He now works at Enterra.
This article contains material from the United States Federal Government and is in the public domain
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