Background
V, Thomas Quinton Donaldson was born on November 19, 1952 in Heidelberg, Germany. Son of Thomas Quinton Donaldson IV and Mara Coffey Donaldson.
V, Thomas Quinton Donaldson was born on November 19, 1952 in Heidelberg, Germany. Son of Thomas Quinton Donaldson IV and Mara Coffey Donaldson.
Bachelor of Science Oceanography, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 1975. Master of Science Meterology and Physical Oceanography, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1982. Master of Science International Strategic Studies, National War College, Washington, 1997.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1975, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 2001. Staff oceanographer Submarine Forces Atlantic, Norfolk, Virginia, 1989—1992. Executive officer Naval Atlantic Meteorology/Oceanography Command, 1992—1994, commanding officer, 1997—1999.
Detailer personnel manager United States Navy, Washington, 1994—1996, deputy oceanographer, 1999—2000, hydrographer, since 2001. Commander Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Comman, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, since 2000.
Member of Hydrographic Society of America, American Meteorology Society, Marine Technology Society.
Married Deborah Olivia Kelln, May 21, 1977. Children: Krista, Thomas VI, Alexander.