Patrick W. Dunne

Background

Dunne, Patrick W. was born in 1950 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, 1972. Master of Science, Naval Postgraduate School, 1973.

Career

Commissioned ensign United States Navy, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 2001, retired, 2006. Served at sea United States Ship Nathanael Greene (SSBN 636), United States Ship Batfish (Social Security Number 681), United States Ship Baton Rouge (Social Security Number 689). Commander United States Ship Baltimore (Social Security Number 704), United States Ship Frank Cable (AS40).

Material officer Submarine Squadron Eight. Naval aide to President Ronald Reagan. Special assistant to CNO for Joint Chiefs of Staff Matters.

Congressional liaison officer for submarine programs. Director naval programs. Deputy chief legislation affairs.

Commander United States Naval Forces Marianas, 2001—2003. President Naval Postgraduate School United States Navy, Monterey, California, 2003—2006. Assistant secretary for policy, planning & preparedness United States Department Veterans Affairs, Washington, 2006—2008, under secretary for benefits, Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 2008—2010.

Achievements

• Patrick W. Dunne has been listed as a noteworthy federal agency administrator, military officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Diane Dunne; 2 children.

Spouse:

Diane Dunne