Posted:
June 23, 2017
President Trump on June 21 announced his intention to nominate Rear Adm. Mark Buzby, U.S. Navy retired, to be the next maritime administrator.
Buzby's career in the Navy spanned 34 years. He commanded the USS Carney (DDG 64), Destroyer Squadron Thirty-One, Surface Warfare Officers School Command, Joint Task Force Guantanamo, and Military Sealift Command. He also held key positions on the Navy staff, the joint staff, and several fleet staffs. He is a recipient of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the Bronze Star, and numerous other personal and unit awards. Buzby is a 1975 graduate of Admiral Farragut Academy, and a 1979 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. He holds Masters degrees from the U.S. Naval War College and Salve Regina University. Buzby currently serves as president and CEO of the National Defense Transportation Association, and sits on the boards of several maritime industry related corporations.
President intends to nominate Rear Adm. Mark Buzby to lead Maritime Administration
President Trump on June 21 announced his intention to nominate Rear Adm. Mark Buzby, U.S. Navy retired, to be the next maritime administrator.
Buzby's career in the Navy spanned 34 years. He commanded the USS Carney (DDG 64), Destroyer Squadron Thirty-One, Surface Warfare Officers School Command, Joint Task Force Guantanamo, and Military Sealift Command. He also held key positions on the Navy staff, the joint staff, and several fleet staffs. He is a recipient of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the Bronze Star, and numerous other personal and unit awards. Buzby is a 1975 graduate of Admiral Farragut Academy, and a 1979 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. He holds Masters degrees from the U.S. Naval War College and Salve Regina University. Buzby currently serves as president and CEO of the National Defense Transportation Association, and sits on the boards of several maritime industry related corporations.