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Rear Admiral Christopher A. Nash
Director, Maritime Headquarters and Theater Sustainment
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Rear Admiral Christopher A. Nash is a native of College Station, Texas, graduating with distinction from the United States Naval Academy in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering. He holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Naval Post Graduate School and a Masters of Military Operational Art and Science from the Air Command and Staff College.
His sea tours include Navigation/Operations Officer of USS Montpelier (SSN 765), executive officer of USS Key West (SSN 722), commanding officer of USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) GOLD, commanding officer of USS Florida (SSGN 728) BLUE, and Commodore of Submarine Squadron 16.
His tours ashore include Chief of Naval Operations Submarine Warfare Directorate (N97) as the UUV and TLAM Requirements Officer, Joint Staff (J-8), Submarine Group 10 Deputy Chief of Staff, Submarine Squadron 16 Deputy Commodore, Assistant Director to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Budget (FMB), and Executive Assistant to the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
His personal decorations include the Jack Darby Award for Inspirational Leadership and Excellence in Command, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Meritorious Service Medal, and various service and unit awards.
Last Updated: 9 October 2024
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