John Morgan (admiral)

John Morgan is a retired Vice Admiral in the United States Navy.

Career
Assignment Morgan held during his career include serving as the first commander of the USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51). He would later take part in the first strikes of the War in Afghanistan (2001–present). Morgan's other assignments include serving in the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as the Deputy for Acquisition Strategy in the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization, the Senior Military Assistant to the United States Secretary of the Navy and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information, Plans and Strategy. He retired in 2008. Awards he received during his career include the Bronze Star Medal.

Following his retirement from the Navy, Morgan became Executive Chairman of Nobles Worldwide, a weapons system manufacturing company based out of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.

Education

 * University of Virginia