- Paul E. Tobin, Jr.
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name = Paul Edward Tobin, Jr.
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allegiance = United States of America
serviceyears = 1963–98
rank = Rear Admiral
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awards =Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star
laterwork =Rear Admiral Paul Edward Tobin, Jr.,United States Navy , served as Oceanographer of the Navy from 1996 to 1998 and Director of Naval History from 2005 to 2008.Early life and education
Paul Tobin attended
Lawrenceville School and graduated from theUnited States Naval Academy in 1963. Rear Admiral Tobin is married to Lynne Carter Tobin fromShaker Heights, Ohio , and they have two daughters.Naval career
Following graduation from the Naval Academy, Tobin reported to USS "Towers" (DDG-9) where he served as First Lieutenant and Main Propulsion assistant. After graduating with distinction from the Naval Destroyer School in 1966, he was assigned as Engineer Officer in USS "Davis" (DD-937), where he was awarded a Bronze Star for operations associated with the salvage of USS "Liberty" (AGTR-5) after that ship sustained heavy combat damage in the
Six-Day War or1967 Arab-Israeli War . In 1968, he commenced postgraduate studies at theNaval Postgraduate School , which culminated in aMaster of Science degree in computer systems management. In 1970, he joined the staff of Naval Destroyer School inNewport, Rhode Island , as head of the Technical Training Branch and as an engineering instructor in the Department Head and Prospective Commanding Officer and Prospective Executive Officer Departments.Tobin reported as Aide and Flag Secretary to the Commander, Naval Forces Vietnam, in 1971. He returned to sea duty in 1973 as Executive Officer in USS "Koelsch" (FF-1049). Upon completing this tour, he reported as Aide and Flag Lieutenant to the President of the
Naval War College and subsequently graduated with distinction from the Naval Command and Staff course. In 1976, he reported to theOffice of the Chief of Naval Operations and served in the Systems Analysis Division (OP-96)In 1979, he assumed command of USS "Tattnall" (DDG-19), where he completed two
Indian Ocean andPersian Gulf deployments. In 1981, he reported as Chief Engineer in USS "Forrestal" (CV-59), where he served for two years and participated in the 1981Gulf of Sidra operations, two Mediterranean deployments and the initial phase of the Carrier Service Life Extension Program. In 1984, he graduated with distinction from theIndustrial College of the Armed Forces inWashington, D.C .In September 1984, he assumed command of USS "Fox" (CG-33) in
San Diego, California . During this tour he completed a deployment to theWestern Pacific Ocean andIndian Ocean . He assumed command of the Surface Warfare Officers School Command,Newport, Rhode Island , in July 1986. In October 1988, he assumed duties as Director, Department of the Navy Information Resources Management, and Director, Information Management Support Division (OP-945). He also served as Director, Naval Communication/Information Systems.In August 1990, he assumed command of Naval Surface Group, Western Pacific, Task Force 73, and Task Force 75. In this capacity he oversaw the reorganization of naval surface forces in the Western Pacific. He then assumed the duties as Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel, Personal Readiness and Community Support (Pers-6) in September 1992. In June 1994, Rear Admiral Tobin assumed his duties as Vice Chief of Naval Education and Training. His final assignment was Oceanographer of the Navy (1996–1998).
Post active-duty career
After retiring from active duty in 1998, Rear Admiral Tobin became the Executive Director of the Educational Foundation of the Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association (AFCEA) in
Fairfax, Virginia . On25 July 2005 , he became the eleventh Director of Naval History and Director,Naval Historical Center .Decorations and awards
Rear Admiral Tobin’s personal Awards include: Two Distinguished Service Medals, four
Legion of Merit medals, the Bronze Star , the Meritorious Service Medal] , and threeNavy Commendation Medal s.ee also
Reference
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