Admiral James M. Loy, USCG (Ret) Joins U.S. Naval Institute Board.Retired Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Brings Additional National Security Experience and Leadership to USNI USNI United States Naval Institute (Annapolis, MD) USNI Universal Simulator Network Interface ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The U.S. Naval Institute (USNI), the professional association of the Sea Services, today announced that Admiral James Loy, currently a senior counselor at The Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. Group, will join the Board of Directors. Admiral Loy joins a diverse group of accomplished executives and leaders from all avenues of society in service to USNI. The USNI Board Of Directors guides the Institute in its mission to preserve and promote Naval Heritage and to foster critical dialogue about the future of national security. Admiral Loy comes to USNI with a distinguished 45-year career in public service, including a position as Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. Prior to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States , he served in the Department of Transportation as Deputy Under Secretary for Security & as the Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA TSA See tax-sheltered annuity (TSA). ). "Admiral Jim Loy brings a wealth of experience and leadership to USNI especially in the key arena of Homeland Security," said MajGen (USMC ret) Tom Wilkerson, Chief Executive of USNI. Admiral Loy retired from the U.S. Coast Guard in 2002, having served as its 21stCommandant. Prior to becoming Commandant, Admiral Loy served as the Coast Guard Chief of Staff and Commander, Coast Guard Atlantic Area. A career seagoing officer, Admiral Loy has served tours aboard six Coast Guard cutters, including command of a patrol boat in combat during the Vietnam War and command of major cutters in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. His military commendations and civilian honors include the Department of Transportation Distinguished Service Medal The Department of Transportation Distinguished Service Medal is the highest decoration which may be bestowed by the United States Secretary of Transportation for exceptional service to the United States government in a position of great responsibility within the U.S. ; four Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medals; the Defense Superior Service Medal The Defense Superior Service Medal of the United States is a senior decoration of the Department of Defense. It is awarded to members of the United States military who perform "superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility. ; the Bronze Star with Combat "V"; the Combat Action Ribbon The Combat Action Ribbon (CAR) is a personal military decoration of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps, and which is awarded to those who, in any grade including and below that of a Captain in the Navy (or Colonel in the Marine Corps), have actively ; the Naval Order of the United States' Distinguished Sea Service Award, the Seaman's Church Institute Silver Bell Award, the Navy League prestigious Admiral Arleigh Burke Leadership Award, and the Intrepid Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award. Admiral Loy graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 1964 and holds Master's degrees from Wesleyan University and the University of Rhode Island History The University was first chartered as the state's agricultural school in 1888. The site of the school was originally the Oliver Watson Farm, and the original farmhouse still lies on the campus today. . In addition to being a U.S. Naval Institute Director, he is a member of the Board of Directors of Lockheed Martin, L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc and RIVADA Networks, Inc. ABOUT THE U.S. NAVAL INSTITUTE - The U.S. Naval Institute is a professional membership organization whose mission is to preserve and promote Naval Heritage and to provide an independent forum to address issues critical to national security. USNI hosts conferences, publishes Proceedings and Naval History magazines and the Naval Institute Press publishes more than 75 professional and commercial books a year. For a complete list of Board Members of USNI or for more information, visit www.usni.org. To add a colleague to the USNI media list or to remove your name, please contact ccullen@usni.org. |
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