Kirkland H. Donald | |
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![]() Admiral Kirkland H. Donald | |
Born | September 15, 1953 |
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Years of service | 1975–2012 |
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Commands | Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Deputy Administrator, NNSA's Naval Reactors COMSUBFOR |
Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (5) Commander of the Order of the British Empire (United Kingdom) |
Kirkland Hogue "Kirk" Donald (born September 15, 1953)[1] is a retired Admiral in the United States Navy, who in his last assignment served as the dual-hatted position of Director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion and Deputy Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration. Donald previously served as Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, and Commander, Submarine Allied Command, Atlantic. He retired from active duty on November 2, 2012.