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Jerry Lee Unruh (born November 21, 1939) is a retired Vice Admiral in the United States Navy.
Jerry L. Unruh | |
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 Pictured as rear admiral, 1992 | |
| Born | November 21, 1939 Dodge City, Kansas, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1958–1994 |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Relations | Wife, Dee |
Enlisting in the Navy in 1958, he was later selected for the Naval Aviation Cadet (NAVCAD) program, earning his commission as an Ensign and his wings as a Naval Aviator in 1961. As a career fighter pilot, he flew the F-8 Crusader and F-14 Tomcat. He commanded the United States Third Fleet from 1991 to 1994.[1]
His awards include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (2), Meritorious Service Medal (4), Air Medal (14), and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.[2]
Over 20 years after retiring from the U.S. Navy, on September 14, 2020, he joined other retired senior military leaders by endorsing President Donald J. Trump for reelection.
References
edit- ^ "Jerry L. Unruh, VADM, USN (Ret.)" (PDF). www.epnaao.com. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ https://people.equilar.com/bio/jerry-unruh-mantech-international-corporation/1663929
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