Jay L. Johnson

Jay L. Johnson
Admiral Jay L. Johnson
Born (1946-06-05) June 5, 1946
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1968–2000
RankAdmiral
CommandsChief of Naval Operations
United States Second Fleet
Carrier Group 8
Carrier Air Wing One
VF-84 (1955–1995)
ConflictsVietnam War
Gulf War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)
Other workCEO of General Dynamics Corp.

Jay Lynn Johnson (born June 5, 1946) is a retired United States Navy admiral who served as the 26th Chief of Naval Operations from 1996 to 2000. He was later president and chief executive officer of General Dynamics.