Barry Black Politician

Rear Admiral Barry C. Black, USN (Ret.) (born November 1, 1948) is the 62nd Chaplain of the United States Senate. He was elected to this position on June 27, 2003, becoming the first African American and the first Seventh-day Adventist to hold this office. The Senate elected its first chaplain in 1789.He served for over 27 years as a chaplain in the United States Navy, rising to the rank of rear admiral (upper half) and ending his career as the Chief of Chaplains of the United States Navy, and chief of the United States Navy Chaplain Corps. He officially retired from the Navy on August 15, 2003.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 01, 1948
Birth place	Baltimore
Religion	Seventh-day Adventist Church
Education	North Carolina Central University Salve Regina University Andrews University Palmer Theological Seminary Alliant International University Oakwood University

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Office holder

awards	Legion of Merit Defense Meritorious Service Medal Distinguished Service Medal (US Navy) Commendation Medal Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
military branch	United States Navy
military rank	Rear admiral (United States)
service end	2003
service start	1976
successor	Louis Iasiello