Eugene H. Black III
Eugene Henry Black III (born 1964) is a United States Navy vice admiral and career surface warfare officer who serves as the deputy chief of naval operations for operations, plans and strategy since October 7, 2022. He previously served as the 30th Commander of United States Sixth Fleet, deputy commander of United States Naval Forces Europe, deputy commander of United States Naval Forces Africa, and as the Joint Force Maritime Component Commander from June 2020 to September 2022.
Eugene H. Black III | |
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Black in 2019 | |
| Nickname(s) | Gene |
| Born | 1964 (age 59–60) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1986–present |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | United States Sixth Fleet Carrier Strike Group Eight USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) USS Mason (DDG 87) |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (7) |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy (BS) Naval Postgraduate School (MS) |
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