Albert M. Calland III

Albert Melrose Calland III (July 30, 1952 – March 31, 2023) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy who was the deputy director for Strategic Operational Planning at the National Counterterrorism Center and commander of Naval Special Warfare Command from 2002 to 2004. He also previously served as Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from July 2005 to July 2006 and commanded the Naval Special Warfare Development Group from 1997 to 1999.

For the English footballer, see Albert Calland (footballer).
Albert M. Calland
Calland in the mid-2000s
Born(1952-07-30)July 30, 1952
Zanesville, Ohio, U.S.
DiedMarch 31, 2023(2023-03-31) (aged 70)
Buried
United States Naval Academy Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1974–2007
RankVice Admiral
Commands heldNaval Special Warfare Development Group
Naval Special Warfare Command
SEAL Team One
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal

Calland was a commander of Seal Team Six and was the first U.S. military flag officer to set foot in Afghanistan after the September 11 attacks.

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