Will Pennington
U.S. Navy admiral
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William Paul Pennington[1] (born 1967)[2] is a United States Navy rear admiral who has served as chief of staff of the United States Space Command since August 24, 2022.[3] He most recently served as deputy commander of the United States Tenth Fleet from November 2021 to August 2022. He previously commanded Carrier Strike Group 5 from November 2020 to October 2021.[4]
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Born1967 (age 58–59)
Wilton, Iowa, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1989–present
Will Pennington | |
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Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Born | 1967 (age 58–59) Wilton, Iowa, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1989–present |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | Carrier Strike Group 5 USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) VFA-14 |
| Awards | Legion of Merit |
A native of Wilton, Iowa, Pennington graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1989 with a B.S. degree in economics. He later earned a masters degree from Old Dominion University. He also attended the Harvard Kennedy School, Air Command and Staff College, and Joint Forces Staff College.[4]
Dates of promotion
| Rank | Date |
|---|---|
 Rear Admiral (lower half) | August 1, 2018[5] |
 Rear Admiral | June 1, 2022[6] |
