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Posted: August 4, 2017
Maritime Administrator Buzby confirmed
The Senate on August 3 confirmed Rear Adm. Mark Buzby (U.S. Navy retired) to lead the U.S. Maritime Administration.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.