William J. Houston
Born1968 (age 55–56)
Buffalo, New York
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1990–present
RankAdmiral
Commands heldNaval Reactors
Naval Submarine Forces
Submarine Force Atlantic
Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Allied Submarine Command
Submarine Group 8
Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center
USS Hampton (SSN-767)
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (4)

William Joseph Houston[1] (born 1968)[2] is a United States Navy admiral who has served as director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program since January 10, 2024. He most recently served as commander of the Naval Submarine Forces, Submarine Force Atlantic and Allied Submarine Command from 2021 to 2023.[3][4] He also served as Director of the Undersea Warfare Division from 2020 to 2021.[4] Previously, he was the Director of Plans and Operations of the United States Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Deputy Commander of the United States Sixth Fleet, and the Commander of Submarine Group 8.[5][6][7]

Raised in Grand Island, New York,[1] Houston earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1990. He later received an Master of Business Administration degree from the College of William & Mary.[5]

In May 2023, Houston was nominated for promotion to admiral and appointment as director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.[8]

References

  1. 1 2 1990 Commencement (PDF). The University of Notre Dame du Lac. May 20, 1990. p. 50. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  2. ↑ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 197. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Flag Officer Announcement". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  4. 1 2 "August 2021 Roster (Public)" (PDF). MyNavyHR. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  5. 1 2 "Rear Admiral William Houston". www.navy.mil. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  6. ↑ "CSG 8 Holds Change of Command Ceremony". U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa / U.S. 6th Fleet. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  7. ↑ "USS Wahoo Memorial Service". www.stratcom.mil. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  8. ↑ "PN583 — Vice Adm. William J. Houston — Navy". U.S. Congress. May 2, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
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