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Gary Roughead | |
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_Adm._Gary_Roughead.jpg) Roughead in September 2007 | |
| Born | July 15, 1951 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1973–2011 |
| Rank |  Admiral |
| Commands | Chief of Naval Operations United States Fleet Forces Command United States Pacific Fleet United States Second Fleet USS Port Royal (CG-73) USS Barry (DDG-52) |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) |
Gary Roughead (/ˈrʌfhɛd/ "rough head"; born July 15, 1951)[1] is a former United States Navy officer who served as the 29th Chief of Naval Operations from 2007 to 2011. He previously served as Commander, United States Fleet Forces Command from May 17 to September 29, 2007. Prior to that, Roughead served as the 31st Commander, United States Pacific Fleet from 2005 to 2007. In 2011, he retired from the U.S. Navy after 38 years of service.
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