Background
Tobin, Paul Edward was born on October 24, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Paul Edward and Mary Margaret (Atkinson) Tobin.
Tobin, Paul Edward was born on October 24, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Paul Edward and Mary Margaret (Atkinson) Tobin.
Bachelor of Science in Naval Science, United States Naval Academy, 1963; Master of Science in Computer Sys., United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1969.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1963; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1988; commanding officer, United States Ship Tattnall (DDG-19), 1979-1981; chief engineer, United States Ship Forrestal (CV-59), 1981-1983; commanding officer, United States Ship Fox (CG-33), 1984-1986; commanding officer, Surface Warfare Officers School, 1986-1988; director, United States Navy Information Sys. Management, 1988-1990; commander, Surface Group Western Pacific, Subic Bay, The Philippines, 1990-1992; assistant chief naval personnel, United States Navy, Washington, 1992-1994; vice commander naval education and training, United States Navy, Pensacola, Florida, 1994-1996; oceanographer, United States Navy, 1996-1998; retired, United States Navy, 1998; vice president education, Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, since 1998.
Member of the United States Naval Institute, Surface Navy Association, Army Navy Country Club.
Married Lynne Dawson Carter, June 12, 1963. Children: Mary Elizabeth, Patricia Carter.