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Sep 26, 2017 · 09/26/2017. Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, said Monday he has submitted a request to retire after being told he will not be chosen as a nominee to succeed Adm. Harry Harris as commander of U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM). Swift said in a statement this is in keeping with tradition and he retires “with great appreciation and ...
Sep 26, 2017 · U.S. Pacific Fleet commander Admiral Scott Swift said he plans to retire after being passed over for promotion to the chief of all military forces in the region in the wake of two deadly ...
Sep 26, 2017 · TOKYO (REUTERS) - US Pacific Fleet commander Admiral Scott Swift said he plans to retire after being passed over for promotion to the chief of all military forces in the region in the wake of two ...
Scott Harbison Swift (born December 1, 1957 [citation needed]) is a retired admiral in the United States Navy, serving as the commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet from May 27, 2015 to May 17, 2018. He previously served as the director of Navy Staff in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations .
May 18, 2018 · Swift requested to retire in September, after Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson informed Swift he was not going to be the Navy’s choice to lead U.S. Pacific Command, several sources ...
May 17, 2018 · If Swift feels disappointment over being passed over for that promotion, he did not show it during a ceremony that primarily served as a farewell for his July 1 retirement.
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