Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (June 3, 2011 - July 19, 2012) 
Vice Admiral Richard W. Hunt
Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (June 2011 - July 2012)
Vice Admiral Richard W. Hunt graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science in Bacteriology. He was commissioned in February 1976 through the Officer Candidate School Program in Newport, RI. He attended the Naval Post Graduate School, receiving a Master of Science in Telecommunications Systems Management in March 1988.

Hunt served in USS Sampson (DDG 10), USS Underwood (FFG 36) and USS Roark (FF 1053). As commanding officer of USS Crommelin (FFG 37) from August 1993 to May 1995, deployed as part of the Kitty Hawk Battle Group in support of Korean Contingency Operations. Following his command tour, he served as assistant chief of staff for Operations and Plans for commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group 2, deploying twice to the Mediterranean Sea/Arabian Gulf as part of the George Washington Battle Group. He served as commanding officer, USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and Air Warfare commander for the Enterprise Battle Group from December 1999 to July 2001. In July 2005 he assumed command of Carrier Strike Group 6. Additionally, he served as commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, United States Central Command from April 2006 to February 2007 and commander, U.S. THIRD Fleet from June 2009 to April 2011.  He became commander, Naval Surface Forces, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet in June 2011. 

Shore assignments include: assistant professor NROTC Unit, The Ohio State University; Communications Systems officer for Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Systems Directorate (J6), Joint Staff; executive assistant to director Surface Warfare (N86); executive assistant to deputy chief of staff of Naval Operations for Resources, Requirements and Assessments (N8), and executive assistant to Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff.  He additionally served as Deputy Director, Strategy & Policy, Joint Staff (J5) and Director, Programming Division (N80), Navy Staff.

Personal decorations include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal and various service medals and unit awards.

 NEWS
31st MEU Scheduled to Deploy to Asia-Pacific Region
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan — Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit are preparing to board Navy ships of Amphibious Squadron 11 and are scheduled to depart within days to begin a patrol of the Asia-Pacific region.
SURFOR Honors (SWO INTRO) Surface Warfare Officer Introduction Graduates
SAN DIEGO – The Surface Warfare Officer Introduction (SWO INTRO) is a four-week course of instruction that was created in San Diego by Commander, Naval Surface Force in 2008, with over 1,000 graduates to date. The current class will hold a graduation ceremony Friday, Oct. 7, 2011.
2011 Sailor of the Year Finalist
2011 Sailor of the Year Finalist
Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One - 2011 Sailor of the Year Finalist
Change Of Command (June 3, 2011)
Hunt Takes Command of SURFOR
SAN DIEGO – Vice Adm. D.C. Curtis was relieved Vice Adm. Richard W. Hunt as Commander, Naval Surface Forces (SURFOR) and Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, during a ceremony at SURFOR headquarters, June 3.
USS George Washington (CVN 76) transits the East China Sea
U.S., Australian Forces to Conduct Major Exercise
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - More than 22,000 U.S. and Australian personnel will participate in the military training exercise Talisman Sabre 2011 in Australia during July.
Opening ceremony for the exercise Talisman Sabre 2011
Exercise Talisman Sabre begins in northern Australia
Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Scott Van Buskirk, right, meets and greets soldiers of the Royal Australian Army at the opening ceremony for the exercise Talisman Sabre 2011 in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.
Surface Warfare Officer School Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The Surface Warfare Officer School’s (SWOS) 50th anniversary will be celebrated by the Navy’s surface warfare community with a year-long commemoration through June 30, 2012.
First Electrical Safety Summit Held in San Diego
SAN DIEGO – The first West Coast Electrical Safety Summit took place on the San Diego waterfront, including a visit to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).
Daily Update
Surface Line Week Daily Update (Aug 12 2011)
Todays events - Sailing, Rhib Races
Daily Update
Surface Line Week Daily Update (Aug 15 2011)
Events Results - Valve Packing, Soccer
USS Constitution Chapter of SNA Announces Winner of 2011 George Sirian Award
BOSTON – The USS Constitution Chapter of the Surface Navy Association (SNA) named Senior Chief Sonar Technician Eldon E. Duke (SW) as the 2011 George Sirian Meritorious Service Award winner.
Daily Update
Surface Line Week Daily Update (Aug 16 2011)
Events Results - Madden, Marksmanship
SNA
Surface Navy Association (SNA) West
Thirteenth Annual West Cost Symposium
Daily Update
Surface Line Week Daily Update (Aug 18 2011)
Events Results - Call Of Duty, Swim, Stretcher Bearer, Rescue Swimmer, Moboards
SLW 2011
Surface Line Week 2011 Concludes
Surface Line Week 2011 (SLW) concluded with an awards ceremony and picnic on Naval Base San Diego.
SWFOTS 2011
SURFPAC Hosted the annual Surface Warfare Officer Flag Officers Training Symposium
Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (SURFPAC) hosted the annual Surface Warfare Officer Flag Officers Training Symposium (SWOFOTS) August 17-18 at Naval Air Station North Island Coronado, Calif.
Paktika PRT talks security near border
Paktika PRT Talks Security Near Border
U.S. Navy Lt. Patrick King writes the English translation of a night letter left two days earlier by enemy insurgents in Margah Village.
Sailors of Four COMNAVSURFPAC Commands Promoted to Chief Together
SAN DIEGO – Seven Sailors from Commander, Naval Surface Force Pacific Fleet (COMNAVSURFPAC) and subordinate commands were promoted to the rank of chief petty officer (CPOs) at a pinning ceremony held at the base chapel on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Sept. 16.
New SURFPAC Force Master Chief Selected
SAN DIEGO - Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (SURFPAC) announced the next SURFPAC force master chief, Sept. 28. Vice Adm. Richard announced Command Master Chief (SW/AW) Brannon Knox will relieve Force Master Chief(SW) Eric Page in a ceremony October 2011.
SNA 2012 Symposium
Surface Force in Action as Leaders Gather for SNA National Symposium
CRYSTAL CITY, Va. - As Navy leaders and senior industry representatives gather during the 24th annual Surface Navy Association National Symposium in Crystal City, Va., Jan. 10-12, events around the world continue to illustrate the importance of the Surface Force.
SNA 2012 Symposium
Surface Navy Association Concludes 24th Annual National Symposium
CRYSTAL CITY, Va. - The Surface Navy Association wrapped up three days of information sharing and networking when the 24th Annual National Symposium in Crystal City, Va., concluded Jan. 12.
Vice Adm. Richard W. Hunt, commander of Naval Surface Forces, presents a coin to a Marine during lunch aboard USS Kearsarge
Naval Surface Forces Visits Kearsarge During Bold Alligator 2012
ABOARD USS KEARSARGE, Atlantic Ocean - Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Vice Adm. Richard W. Hunt visited the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Feb. 4 to talk with Sailors, Marines and coalition forces during Exercise Bold Alligator 2012.
MIDN Emily Motz, on the phone with VADM Hunt, had the first pick on NROTC ship selection day.
NROTC Midshipmen Select First Ships
SAN DIEGO – Approximately 270 Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipmen from around the country are selecting their first ships this week.
Cobra Gold 2012
Exercise Cobra Gold 2012 Kicks Off
KORAT, Thailand – “Now the auspicious moment has arrived… I would like to declare the combined joint Exercise Cobra Gold 2012 open.” These words were spoken by Gen. Sakol Sajjanit, Deputy Chief of Royal Thai Defense Forces, who took part in the opening ceremony which officially began Exercise Cobra Gold 2012.
Sea and Shore SOY 2011 Winners
SURFPAC's Top Fleet, Shore Sailors Announced
SAN DIEGO – Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (SURFPAC) announced the 2011 SURFPAC Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year (SOY) during a banquet at Hotel Del Coronado in Coronado, Calif., Feb 17, sponsored by the Surface Navy Association.
Naval Surface Forces Announces 2011 Battle “E” Awardees
SAN DIEGO – Naval Surface Forces (SURFOR) announced the 2011 Battle Effectiveness (Battle “E”) winners, Feb. 24.
Admiral John Harvey (left), Vice Adm. Richard Hunt (center), and Rear Adm. Davis Thomas (right)
Senior Leaders Sign Surface Forces Readiness Manual into Policy
SAN DIEGO — The Surface Forces Readiness Manual (SFRM) became the new standard of Surface Forces readiness when it was signed into policy at Commander, Naval Surface Forces headquarters on Mar. 9.
Left to right: Capt. Ian Hall, commanding officer and Rear Adm. Mike Shatynski, Deputy Commander
Deputy Commander, Naval Surface Forces visits Dahlgren
DAHLGREN, Va - Aegis Training and Readiness Center (ATRC) onboard Naval Support Facility here, announced March 22 that the deputy commander, Naval Surface Forces recently toured its facility.
Navy Funds Fiscal Year 2012 Littoral Combat Ships
WASHINGTON - The Navy issued contract modifications to Lockheed Martin Corporation and Austal USA under their respective littoral combat ship (LCS) block buy contracts to add funding for construction of two fiscal year 2012 littoral combat ships each, March 16.
VADM Hunt Tour Of Makin Island In Bahrain
VADM Hunt Tour of MAKIN ISLAND
BAHRAIN (March 14, 2012) Vice Adm. Richard W. Hunt, Commander, Naval Surface Forces, tours engineering spaces aboard USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during an official visit and tour.
Vice Adm. Richard Hunt discusses humanitarian efforts conducted by US Navy with Chinese Minister of Defense Gen. Liang Guang
Vice Adm. Richard Hunt discusses U.S. Navy humanitarian efforts with Chinese Gen. Liang
NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO, Calif. (May 5, 2012) – Vice Adm. Richard W. Hunt, discusses humanitarian assistance efforts conducted by the U.S. Navy with Chinese Minister of National Defense Gen. Liang Guanglie.
RIMPAC to begin June 29
SAN DIEGO – Twenty-two nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise scheduled June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands.
Service Members Become Citizens
SAN DIEGO – More than 50 service members recited the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony aboard the USS Midway Museum in San Diego., May 24.
The U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Waesche moors at Lumut Naval Base.
18th CARAT U.S. – Malaysia Exercise Set to Start
LUMUT, Malaysia –The 18th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U. S. Coast Guard and the Royal Malaysian Navy, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) and Malaysian Army, begins June 15, with the U.S. Navy Task Group and Marine landing force arriving the day before in Lumut, Malaysia.
SURFOR Announces Change of Command
SAN DIEGO - Vice Adm. Thomas H. Copeman will relieve Vice Adm. Richard W. Hunt as Commander, Naval Surface Forces (SURFOR) and Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, during a ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).
RIMPAC 2012 Conducts Sink Exercise
PACIFIC OCEAN - A live-fire exercise, part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, sank the deactivated ship USNS Niagara Falls (T-AFS-3) in waters 15,480 feet deep, 63 miles southwest of Kauai, Hawaii.
RIMPAC conducts a second SINKEX
Kauai, Hawaii - A live-fire exercise, part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, sank the ex-USS Concord (T-AFS-5) in waters 15,390 feet deep, 61 miles off the coast of Kauai.
SURFOR Change of Command
SAN DIEGO – Vice Adm. Thomas H. Copeman III relieved Vice Adm. Richard W. Hunt as Commander, Naval Surface Forces (SURFOR) and Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (SURFPAC), during a ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

 Served with...
FORCM(SW) Eric W. Page

Start Date: August 2008
End Date: October 2011
Captain John P. Gelinne

Start Date: June 2009
End Date: June 2011
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