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Ellis,, James O. was born on July 20, 1947.
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James O. Ellis
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James O. Ellis,, nuclear energy industry executive, retired military officer. Decorated Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Legion of Merit with 3 oak leaf clusters, Defense Meritorious Service medal with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service medal, Navy Commendation medal, grand officer Order of Merit (Italy).
Education
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval. Academy, 1969; Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology. Master of Science in Aeronautical Systems, University West Florida.
Graduate, United States Naval Test Pilot School, 1975. Graduate United States naval nuclear power training progressive, 1987. Graduate national security strategy senior officer progressive, Harvard University, 1989.
Career
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1969, advanced through grades to admiral, 1999, retired, 2004, designated naval aviator, 1971, commanding officer Strike Fighter Squadron 131, F/A 18 Hornet United States Ship Coral Sea (CV-43), 1985, 1988, commanding officer United States Ship LaSalle (AGF 3), 1989—1990, inspector general United States Atlantic Fleet, 1991, inspector general, staff Commander in chief United States Atlantic Fleet, 1993, commanding officer United States Ship Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), 1991—1993, member staff CINCLANT Fleet, 1993, Commander Carrier Group Five/Battle Force Seventh Fleet United States Ship Independence (CV 62), 1995, deputy chief naval operations, plans, policy and operations, 1996-1998, commander-in-chief allied forces Southern Europe United States Naval Forces, 1998—2001, pilot Fighter Squadron 92 United States Ship Constellation (CV-64), pilot Fighter Squadron 1USS Ranger (CV-61), experimental, operational test pilot. Navy office legislation affairs, F/A 18 progressive coordinator, deputy chief naval operations (airwarfare), deputy Commander, chief staff joint task force Five United States Pacific Command Counter Narcotics Force. Commander United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, 2001—2004.
President, Chief Executive Officer Institute Nuclear Power Operations Lockheed Martin Corporation, Atlanta, since 2005. Member Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board, Washington, since 2005.
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Married Paula Matthews. Children: Lauren, Patrick.
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Decorated Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Legion of Merit with 3 oak leaf clusters, Defense Meritorious Service medal with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service medal, Navy Commendation medal, grand officer Order of Merit (Italy).Decorated Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Legion of Merit with 3 oak leaf clusters, Defense Meritorious Service medal with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service medal, Navy Commendation medal, grand officer Order of Merit (Italy).