Timothy J. Keating | |
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![]() Admiral Timothy Keating | |
Born | Dayton, Ohio | November 16, 1948
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1971–2009 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | United States Pacific Command United States Northern Command North American Aerospace Defense Command United States 5th Fleet Carrier Group Five Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center Carrier Air Wing 9 VFA-87 |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War Gulf War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (4) Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (4) |
Timothy John Keating (born November 16, 1948)[1] is a retired United States Navy admiral. During his career, he served as commander of Carrier Group Five, the United States 5th Fleet, the United States Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), and United States Pacific Command. He retired in 2009 after more than 38 years of service. He was the first navy officer to head Northern Command and NORAD.