Kevin M. Donegan

Kevin M. Donegan (born 1958) is a United States Navy Vice Admiral. He became commander of the United States Fifth Fleet on September 3, 2015. Earlier in his career, Donegan was a United States Naval Aviator and had various command roles within both operating forces and the shore establishment.

Education
Donegan received a Bachelor of Science in aerospace engineering from the University of Virginia in 1980. He also attended United States Naval Test Pilot School, where he graduated as the outstanding student, the United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program, United States Navy Nuclear Power School, the USAF Air Command and Staff College, the Joint Forces Staff College, and Harvard Kennedy School of Government's Executive Education Program in National and International Security.

2016 U.S-Iran naval incident
Donegan presided over the capture of 10 U.S Navy sailors by Iran's revolutionary guards on January 12, 2016. These sailors were released in 15 hours without incident.

Awards and decorations
Donegan's military awards and decorations include:


 * Navy Distinguished Service Medal
 * Defense Meritorious Service Medal
 * Navy Commendation Medal
 * Navy Achievement Medal
 * Navy Expeditionary Medal
 * National Defense Service Medal
 * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
 * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
 * Kuwait Liberation Medal
 * Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal