Admiral. James David WATKINS

March 7, 1927

Alhambra, California, United States

Commander United States.S. Snook 1964-1966. Executive Officer United States.S. Long Beach 1967-1969. Head Submarine/Nuclear Power Distribution Control Branch, Naval Personnel Bureau, Navy Department, Washington, District of Columbia 1969-1971, Director Enlisted Personnel Division 1971-1972, Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel for Enlisted Personnel Control 1972-1973. Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Group 1 75. Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower, Personnel & Training), Chief of Naval Personnel 1975-1978, Commander Sixth Fleet 1978-1979, Vice-Chief of Naval Operations 1979-1981, Commander-in-Chief United States Pacific Fleet 1981-1982, Chief of Naval Operations 1982-1986. Chairman President's Commission, on the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) Epidemic 1987-1988. Secretary of Energy February since 1989. Distinguished Service.

Admiral. James David WATKINS

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Background

WATKINS, Admiral. James David was born on March 7, 1927 in Alhambra, California, United States. Son of Edward Francis and Louise Whipple (nee Ward) Watkins.

Education

United States Naval Academy, Naval Postgraduate School.

Career

Commander United States.S. Snook 1964-1966. Executive Officer United States.S. Long Beach 1967-1969. Head Submarine/Nuclear Power Distribution Control Branch, Naval Personnel Bureau, Navy Department, Washington, District of Columbia 1969-1971, Director Enlisted Personnel Division 1971-1972, Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel for Enlisted Personnel Control 1972-1973.

Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Group 1 75.

Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower, Personnel & Training), Chief of Naval Personnel 1975-1978, Commander Sixth Fleet 1978-1979, Vice-Chief of Naval Operations 1979-1981, Commander-in-Chief United States Pacific Fleet 1981-1982, Chief of Naval Operations 1982-1986. Chairman President's Commission, on the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) Epidemic 1987-1988.

Secretary of Energy February since 1989. Distinguished Service.

Connections

Married Sheila Jo McKinney in 1950.

Father:: Edward Francis
Mother:: Louise Whipple (nee Ward) Watkins
Spouse:: Sheila Jo McKinney

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