Official 2012 Armed Forces
Day Poster - click to enlarge
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2012 Central Ohio
Armed Forces Day Observation
This year we salute the U.S. Navy
Vice Admiral James
P. Wisecup
Friday, May 18, 2012
Villa Milano
Restaurant
1630 Schrock Rd.
Doors open at 11am - Lunch at
11:30am
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Details: Click here!
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Vice Admiral James P. "Phil"
Wisecup
Naval Inspector General
Vice Adm. Wisecup is from Piqua, Ohio. A 1977 graduate of the
U.S. Naval Academy, Wisecup earned his Master’s degree in
International Relations from the University of Southern
California, graduated from the Naval War College in 1998, and
also earned a degree from the University of Strasbourg, France,
as an Olmsted Scholar, in 1982.
At sea, he served as executive officer of USS Valley Forge
(CG 50) during Operation Desert Storm. As
commanding officer, USS Callaghan (DDG 994), he was
awarded the Vice Admiral James Stockdale Award for Inspirational
Leadership. He served as commander, Destroyer Squadron 21
during Operation Enduring Freedom after 9/11. His last
sea assignment was commander, Carrier Strike Group 7 (USS
Ronald Reagan Strike Group).
Ashore, Wisecup was assigned to NATO Headquarters
in Brussels, Belgium, served as force planner and ship scheduler
for Commander, U.S. Naval Surface Forces, Pacific, and served as
action officer for Navy Headquarters Plans/Policy Staff.
He served as a CNO fellow on the Chief of Naval Operations
Strategic Studies Group; as director, White House Situation
Room, and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea. He most recently
served as the 52nd president of the U.S. Naval War College.
Wisecup assumed his duties as the 38th Naval Inspector General,
April 18, 2011.
Wisecup's awards include the Defense Distinguished Service
Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, and various unit, service
and campaign awards.
Our Mission is to continue to celebrate events such as the Armed
Forces Day Luncheon, the Veterans Day Parade, provide
scholarships to veteran dependents, and other commemorative
activates.
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