Scott R. Van Buskirk
Scott R. Van Buskirk | |
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Vice Admiral Scott Van Buskirk | |
| Born | November 30, 1959 |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1979–2013 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | Chief of Naval Personnel United States Seventh Fleet Carrier Strike Group Nine USS Pasadena |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (7) Bronze Star Meritorious Service Medal |
Vice Admiral Scott Ray Van Buskirk, is a retired United States Navy officer who was the 56th Chief of Naval Personnel. He served as the CNP from October 2011 to August 2013. He was succeeded by Vice Admiral William F. Moran and retired after 34 years of service. He is one of only two submarine officers to have commanded a carrier strike group.