Carl Lahti
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Carl A. Lahti | |
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| Born | 1967 (age 56–57) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1992–present |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held | United States Naval Forces Japan Navy Region Japan Naval District Washington Naval Submarine Base New London USS Nebraska (SSBN-739) |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy (BS) Naval Postgraduate School (MS) Naval War College (MA) |
Carl Andrew Lahti[1] (born 1967)[2] is a United States Navy rear admiral and submarine warfare officer who is dual-hatted as the 36th commander of the United States Naval Forces Japan and commander of Navy Region Japan since July 14, 2021. As CNFJ/CNRJ, Lahti is responsible for providing shore readiness to U.S. naval forces in Japan and maritime support to the American forward presence in Japan as well as cooperation with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to promote regional stability and deter aggression. He most recently served as the 91st Commandant of Naval District Washington and deputy commander of the Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region from June 2018 to June 2021.[3][4][5]
Prior to this assignment, Lahti served as director of energy and environmental readiness of the United States Navy, with command tours as commanding officer of the USS Nebraska (SSBN-739) to from 2006 to October 2009 and the 50th commander of Naval Submarine Base New London from May 2013 to December 2015.[6][7][8][9][10]
Raised in Buffalo, New York, Lahti graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1989 with a B.S. degree in systems engineering.[9] He later earned an M.S. degree in electrical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1996[11] and an M.A. degree in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College.[9]
In March 2022, he was nominated for promotion to rear admiral.[12] The promotion became effective on April 1, 2022.[13]
In March 2024, he was assigned as the commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic.[14]
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References[edit]
- ^ "PN151 — Navy — 101st Congress (1989-1990)". U.S. Congress. March 1, 1989. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 176. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "Naval Forces Japan, Navy Region Japan Holds Change of Command". DVIDS. July 14, 2021.
- ^ Auger, Chatney (June 28, 2018). "Naval District Washington Holds Change of Command". dvidshub.net. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ "Flag Officer Assignments". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ^ "Flag Officer Assignments". Legistorm. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ^ Lt. Jr. Grade Phillip Chitty (June 6, 2013). "SUBASE Change of Command highlights installation 'Renaissance' under Denno". Dolphin News. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ^ Julia Bergmann (December 14, 2015). "Capt. Whitescarver takes over command of sub base". The Day. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ^ "Commandant, Naval District Washington". Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ^ Graduation Exercises (PDF). Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School. September 26, 1996. p. 18. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "United States Navy Flag Officers (Public), April 2022" (PDF). MyNavyHR. April 1, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
- ^ "Flag Officer Assignments". U.S. Department of Defense. March 1, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
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