Patrick M. Walsh Military person

Patrick Michael Walsh (born January 13, 1955), is a former United States Navy four-star admiral who last served as the 59th Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet from September 25, 2009 to January 20, 2012. He served as the 35th Vice Chief of Naval Operations from April 2007 to August 13, 2009, and as Commander of the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet from October 2005 to February 27, 2007. He retired from the Navy with over 34 years of service.

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Birth date	January 13, 1955

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award	Legion of Merit Distinguished Service Medal (US Navy) Defense Superior Service Medal
military operations	Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Southern Watch Operation Provide Comfort Iraq War War on Terror Gulf War Iraqi no-fly zones Bosnian War Operation Deny Flight Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa
military branch	United States Navy
military command	Vice Chief of Naval Operations U.S. Pacific Fleet Carrier Air Wing One U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Carrier Group Seven/John C. Stennis Strike Group U.S. 5th Fleet VFA-105
service start	1977
service end	2012