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Rear Admiral Joseph F. Kilkenny, a native of Philadelphia, Pa. graduated from the Citadel in 1977 and received his Naval Flight Officer wings in December 1978. Upon completion of A-6 Intruder training with VA-42, Rear Adm Kilkenny reported to VA-176 in July 1979 and made three deployments aboard USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). In September 1982, he reported to Naval Aviation Schools Command as an Aviation Officer Candidate Class Officer. In 1985, he reported to USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) as a Catapult and Arresting Gear Officer and made a Mediterranean deployment, w hich included the Libyan strike. He reported again to VA-42 as an instructor in March 1987. He reported to VA-75 in April 1989 where he served as Maintenance Officer. Deploying aboard USS JOHN F. KENNEDY' (CV 67), he was assigned to the staff of Carrier Air Wing Three and flew in the first night strike of DESERT STORM. In April 1991, Rear Adm Kilkenny joined Medium Attack Wing One as Readiness Officer and in October 1991 reported to U.S. Atlantic Command for assignment in the Operations Directorate. After A-6 refresher training with VA-128, he reported to VA-196 as XO CO in September 1993, deploying aboard USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70). In October 1995, he joined the staff of Carrier GroupTwo as Air Operations Officer and made one deployment aboard USS JOHN F. KENNEDY. He reported to Tactical Training Group Atlantic in September 1997 as Head of the Strike W'arfare Directorate. After F-14 EA-6B refresher training Rear Adm. Kilkenny reported to Carrier Air W'ing Three as Deputy Commander, toward deployed aboard USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) in April 1999. lie assumed command in September 2000 and deployed in November 2000 aboard USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) on her maiden deployment. In August 2001 RearAdm. Kilkenny reported to the Bureau of Personnel as the Head of Aviation Officer Distribution (PERS43).
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In June 2003 he reported to OPNAV as Director, Aviation Plans and Requirements (N780). In August 2004 he reported to Commander Naval Air Forces as his Special Assistant for Naval Aviation’s Human Capital Strategy. In April 2005 he assumed command of Carrier Strike Group TEN, HARRY S. TRUMAN Strike Group and recently served as the Joint Forces Maritime Component Commander for Hurricane Katrina and Rita Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief. In December 2005 he embarked and assumed command of the GEORGE WASHINGTON Strike Group Rear Adm Kilkenny’s awards include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Various campaign, service and unit awards. Commander, Carrier Strike Group TEN’s mission is to plan, train and command Navy and Marine forces conducting joint and combined naval operations in support of Combatant Commander Requirements and national policy objectives as directed by higher authority. Lead by Rear Admiral Joseph “Killer” Kilkenny, the approximately 70 member staff is tasked w ith all aspects of strike group administration, intelligence, operations, logistics and communications for the three staffs, five ships, and seven squadrons participating in the US SOUTHCOM Partnership of the Americas deployment.
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