Background
Mirick, Robert Allen was born on June 26, 1957 in Kingston, New York, United States. Son of Harry Lawrence and Jean Alice (Erickson) Mirick.
Mirick, Robert Allen was born on June 26, 1957 in Kingston, New York, United States. Son of Harry Lawrence and Jean Alice (Erickson) Mirick.
Bachelor of Science in Oceanography, United States Naval Academy, 1979. Master of Science in Engineering Acoustics, Naval Postgraduate School, 1989. Master of Science in National Security Strategy, National War College, 2001.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1979, advanced through grades to captain, 2000. Navigator, propulsion assistant United States Ship McCandless, 1979-1982. Diving and deck officer United States Ship Pigeon, 1983-1985.
Executive officer, navigator United States Ship Bolster, 1985-1987. Commanding officer United States Ship Hoist, 1990-1992. Community manager, assignment and placement officer United States Navy Special Operations, 1993-1995.
Executive officer United States Naval Activities, Guam, 1995-1997. Base operations support officer United States Naval Forces, Marianas, Guam, 1997-1998. Commanding officer Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 1998-1999.
Chief staff officer, Commander Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group One, San Diego, 1999-2000. Commanding officer Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, 2001—2004. Chief protection assessment division Joint Staff at Pentagon, Washington, 2004—2006.
Commander Navy Munitions Commissioned, Yorktown, Virginia, 2006—2008. Field assistant Scripps Institute, San Diego, 1984. Volunteer staff diver Monterey Bay Aquarium, California, 1987—1989, Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, California, 2001—2004.
Vice chair Washington District of Columbia Section Marine Technology Society, since 2008.
President Parents Association Los Angeles, San Pedro, California, 1986. Board trustees World Affairs Council Orange County, 2003—2004. Board directors Federal Executive Board, Los Angeles, 2001—2004.
Member of United States Naval Order, United States Naval Institute, American Society Naval Engineers, Acoustical Society of America, Mayflower Society, Society Colonial Wars.
Married Pamela Ann Warburton, July 24, 1982. Children: Kristen E., Kathryn A., Meredith W., Abigail S.