Jerome L. Johnson, Date of Birth

Jerome L. Johnson

United States Navy admiral

Date of Birth: 21-Sep-1935

Profession: military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Jerome LaMarr Johnson (born September 21, 1935) is a retired United States Navy four star admiral who served as commander of the U.S.
Second Fleet, Joint Task Force 120, and NATO's Striking Fleet Atlantic from 1988 to 1990 and as Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) from 1990 to 1992.
He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1956 and was the third A&M graduate to reach a 4 star rank. Admiral Jerry Johnson serves as a Director or Trustee on several Corporate Boards and non-profit organizations.
He has extensive experience in government service, defense related industries, financial services, and National Defense Security Programs.
From 2002 to 2004, he served as Chairman of the Board for the 385-thousand members of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). Admiral Johnson currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Smiths Detection Inc., and Smiths Interconnect Inc; Vice President and Board of Directors for Wärtsilä Defense Inc; Trustee for the National Museum of Naval Aviation at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida; and the Board of Advisors for the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs.