Charles R. Larson
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| Charles R. Larson | |
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| Born 1936 (age 71–72) | |
 Admiral Charles Larson, 1988 |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1958-1998 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Unit | USS Sculpin (SSN-590) (XO) USS Halibut (SSGN-587) (CO) Commander, Submarine Development Group One |
| Commands held | Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy U.S. Pacific Command |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal (7) Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star |
| Other work | Board of Directors, Northrop Grumman Political candidate |
Charles R. Larson is a retired four-star Admiral of the United States Navy.
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[edit] Military career
A 1958 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he twice served as Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He also served as Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Command (CINCPAC).
Admiral Larson was the first naval officer selected as a White House Fellow and served his fellowship in 1968 as Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Interior. From 1969 to 1971, he served as Naval Aide to the President of the United States. He reported back to sea duty as executive officer of the nuclear attack submarine USS Sculpin. Then from 1973 to 1976, he served as commanding officer of the nuclear attack submarine USS Halibut. In 1976, Admiral Larson assumed duties as Commander, Submarine Development Group ONE in San Diego, Calif., in which he headed the Navy's worldwide deep submergence program.[1]
[edit] Awards and decorations
His major military decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Navy Distinguished Service Medal (7 awards), Legion of Merit (3 awards), the Bronze Star , Navy Commendation Medal and Navy Achievement Medal. He has also been decorated by the governments of Japan, Thailand, France and Korea.
[edit] Civilian career
He is a founder, director and chairman of the board for ViaGlobal Group. As of 2004, he also serves on the Northrop Grumman Corporation's Board of Directors.
In 2002, after switching parties to become a Democrat, he ran unsuccessfully for Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, on the ticket with Democrat Kathleen Kennedy Townsend. He and his wife, Sally, reside in Annapolis.
Larson is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, National Eagle Scout Association.
His public service boards include the National Academy of Sciences Committee on International Security and Arms Control, The White House Fellows Foundation, The Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland, The Board of Trustees of the Anne Arundel Health System, Board of Directors of The Atlantic Council and as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the US Naval Academy Foundation.
His civilian awards include:
- Paul Harris Fellow (Rotary International’s highest award for public service).
- VFW National Armed Forces Award (1998)
- Navy League’s Annual Leadership Award (1998)
- “All American Citizen” by the city of Omaha, Nebraska
- Omaha North High School Hall of Fame
- The United States Naval Academy Alumni Association’s Distinguished Graduate Award
| Preceded by Edward C. Waller |
Superintendent of United States Naval Academy 1983-1986 |
Succeeded by Ronald F. Marryott |
| Preceded by Thomas C. Lynch |
Superintendent of United States Naval Academy 1994-1998 |
Succeeded by John R. Ryan |
