John Dickson Stufflebeem
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| John Dickson Stufflebeem | |
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 Vice Admiral Stufflebeem |
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| Nickname | Boomer |
| Allegiance | U.S. Navy |
| Years of service | 1975- |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | 6th Fleet Carrier Group Two Fighter Squadron Eighty-Four Carrier Air Wing One |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (4) Bronze Star Air Medal (2) |
| Other work | punter, Detroit Lions |
John Dickson "Boomer" Stufflebeem is a Vice Admiral of the United States Navy. Formerly the Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Plans, Policy and Operations, he is now Commander of the 6th Fleet.
A 1975 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Stufflebeem enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserves in 1969 beginning his service as a deck seaman. He was designated a Surface Warfare Officer in 1978 and Naval Aviator in 1980. Nicknamed "Boomer" as a punter on the Naval Academy football team, he played three seasons of professional football, punting for the Detroit Lions during his first assignment after graduation.
As a commissioned officer, Stufflebeem served operational tours in a surface combatant, various fighter squadrons and carrier air wing staffs in the Pacific and Atlantic Fleets. He commanded Fighter Squadron Eighty-Four and Carrier Air Wing One during combat operations in the Balkans and Persian Gulf and Carrier Group Two/Task Force Sixty during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Stufflebeem has flown over 4,000 hours in a variety of fighter aircraft and has more than 1,000 aircraft carrier landings.
Additionally, Stufflebeem has served in staff assignments including Military Aide to President George H. W. Bush, Deputy Executive Assistant and later, Executive Assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations. His first assignment as a flag officer was Deputy Director for Global Operations (J-3) on the Joint Staff during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Stufflebeem’s decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (four awards), Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, and Air Medal (two strike/flight awards).
On 20 May 2005 at Naval Support Activity Naples, Rear Admiral Stufflebeem took command of the 6th Fleet, relieving Vice Admiral Harry Ulrich.
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| Preceded by Dave Casper Anita DeFrantz Pat Head Summitt Lynn Swann Robert R. Thomas Bill Walton |
Silver Anniversary Awards (NCAA) Class of 2000 Dianne Baker Junior Bridgeman Pat Haden Lisa Rosenblum John Dickson Stufflebeem John Trembley |
Succeeded by Alpha V. Alexander Archie Griffin Steve Largent Steve Raible Lee Roy Selmon Wally Walker |
