G. Dean Peters

G. Dean Peters
Born1963 (age 61–62)
Louisville, Kentucky[1]
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Years of service1985–2021
RankVice Admiral
CommandsNaval Air Systems Command
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division
PMA-274
HX-21
AwardsLegion of Merit (3)

Gordon Dean Peters[2] (born 1963)[3] is a retired United States Navy vice admiral who last served as the commander of the Naval Air Systems Command from May 31, 2018[4] to September 9, 2021. He previously served as the Program Executive Officer for Air Anti-Submarine Warfare, Assault, and Special Mission Programs of the United States Navy.[1][5][6][7] Peters graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1985 and was designated a naval aviator in 1986.[1] He earned a Master of Science degree in aeronautical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1992.[8] Peters also holds a post-graduate degree in telecommunications and has graduated from the Naval Test Pilot School.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Vice Admiral G. Peters". www.navy.mil.
  2. ^ "PN60 — Civilian — 99th Congress (1985–1986)". U.S. Congress. February 23, 1985. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  3. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 106. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  4. ^ Writer, Jeff Newman Naval Aviation News Staff (June 3, 2018). "NAVAIR change of command: Grosklags retires, Peters at helm". Military News.
  5. ^ "Q&A with New NAVAIR Commander | NAVAL AVIATION NEWS". navalaviationnews.navylive.dodlive.mil.
  6. ^ Vlasman, Brent. "Navy and Marine Corps Rotary Wing Programs – a great night with Rear Admiral G. Dean Peters | AHS East New England Chapter – Boston area AHS".
  7. ^ "Lemmon assumes command of Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division from Gahagan". www.navair.navy.mil.
  8. ^ "Graduation Exercises" (PDF). Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School. December 17, 1992. Retrieved June 6, 2021.