Carl Lahti Explained

Carl A. Lahti
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Navy
Branch Label:Branch
Serviceyears:1992present
Rank:Rear Admiral
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Carl Andrew Lahti[1] (born 1967)[2] is a United States Navy rear admiral and submarine warfare officer who has served as the commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic since July 3, 2024.[3] He most recently served as the 36th commander of the United States Naval Forces Japan and commander of Navy Region Japan from 2021 to 2024. He served as the 91st commandant of Naval District Washington and deputy commander of the Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region from 2018 to 2021.[4] [5] [6]

Prior to this assignment, Lahti served as director of energy and environmental readiness of the United States Navy, with command tours as commanding officer of the from 2006 to 2009 and the 50th commander of Naval Submarine Base New London from 2013 to 2015.[7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

Raised in Buffalo, New York, Lahti graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1989 with a B.S. degree in systems engineering.[10] He later earned an M.S. degree in electrical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1996[12] and an M.A. degree in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College.[10]

In March 2022, he was nominated for promotion to rear admiral.[13] The promotion became effective on April 1, 2022.[14]

In March 2024, he was assigned as the commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic.[15]

Awards and decorations

Submarine Warfare Officer Insignia
Legion of Merit with four award starsNavy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with award star
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with three award starsJoint Meritorious Unit Award
Navy Meritorious Unit CommendationNavy "E" Ribbon, 2nd awardNavy Expeditionary Medal
National Defense Service Medal with bronze service starArmed Forces Expeditionary MedalKosovo Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalNavy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with bronze service star
Unidentified ribbonNATO Medal for KosovoNavy Expert Pistol Shot Medal
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Insignia in silver with two gold and one silver service stars
Command at Sea insigniaCommand Ashore insignia
Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: PN151 — Navy — 101st Congress (1989-1990) . March 1, 1989 . U.S. Congress . June 13, 2021.
  2. Book: Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty . October 1, 1990 . 176 . Bureau of Naval Personnel . June 13, 2021.
  3. Web site: Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Change of Command. 2024-07-03. 2024-07-07. Norfolk, Virginia. Navy Region Mid-Atlantic.
  4. Web site: Naval Forces Japan, Navy Region Japan Holds Change of Command. 2021-07-14. DVIDS.
  5. Web site: Chatney. Auger. Naval District Washington Holds Change of Command. 2018-06-28. 2021-06-10. dvidshub.net.
  6. Web site: Flag Officer Assignments. 2021-06-11. U.S. Department of Defense.
  7. Web site: Flag Officer Assignments. 2021-06-11. Legistorm.
  8. Web site: Lt. Jr. Grade Phillip Chitty. SUBASE Change of Command highlights installation 'Renaissance' under Denno. 2013-06-06. 2021-06-11. Dolphin News.
  9. Web site: Julia Bergmann. Capt. Whitescarver takes over command of sub base. 2015-12-14. 2021-06-11. The Day.
  10. Web site: Rear Admiral Carl Lahti. August 7, 2020. U.S. Navy. June 13, 2021.
  11. Web site: Commandant, Naval District Washington. 2021-06-11.
  12. Book: Graduation Exercises . September 26, 1996 . 18 . Naval Postgraduate School . Monterey, California . June 13, 2021.
  13. Web site: PN1835 — Navy, 117th Congress (2021-2022). 2022-03-08. 2022-03-10. en-US. U.S. Congress.
  14. Web site: United States Navy Flag Officers (Public), April 2022. 2022-04-01. 2022-04-02. MyNavyHR.
  15. Web site: Flag Officer Assignments. 2024-03-01. 2024-03-03. U.S. Department of Defense.