Rear
Admiral Donald K. Bullard
United States Navy
Commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC)
Rear
Admiral Donald K. Bullard is a native of Santa Paula,
Calif. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of
Southern California and was commissioned through the NROTC Program in June 1973.
Rear Admiral Bullard was designated a Naval Aviator in March 1975.
Rear Adm. Bullard's operational sea tours include flying the A-7E Corsair in
Attack Squadron One One Three (VA 113) in USS Ranger (CV 61), Attack Squadron
One Nine Five (VA 195) in USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW
14) in USS Coral Sea (CV 43), Attack Squadron Two Seven (VA 27) in USS Carl
Vinson (CVN 70) and flying the F/A-18 Hornet in Strike Fighter Squadron Nine
Seven (VFA 97) in USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).
Rear Adm. Bullard's shore assignments include duty with Attack Squadron One Two
Two (VA 122), with Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet and on the
Staff of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Air Warfare).
Rear Adm. Bullard received his Masters Degree with highest distinction from the
Naval War College and is a graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College. He is
also a graduate of the Syracuse University Maxwell School National Security
Studies Program and has served on the Staff of the Center for Naval Warfare
Studies.
In January 1991, Rear Adm. Bullard assumed command of Strike Fighter Squadron
Nine Seven (VFA 97) embarked in Kitty Hawk. In July 1995, Rear Adm. Bullard
reported as Commanding Officer of USS New Orleans (LPH 11). Rear Adm. Bullard
became the 28th Commanding Officer of USS Constellation (CV 64) in January 1998.
In October 1999, he reported as Chief of Staff for Commander, Naval Air Force,
U.S. Pacific Fleet. In July 2000, Rear Adm. Bullard was assigned to the Joint
Staff as Deputy Director for Operations in the National Military Command Center.
In September 2002 he assumed command of Carrier Group Six/John F. Kennedy Battle
Group. He was also assigned as the Deputy Commander, Combined Joint Task
Force-Horn of Africa from December 2002 to May 2003. In October 2004, he was
assigned as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operational Readiness and Training,
U.S. Fleet Forces Command. He assumed his current duties in January 2006.
Rear Adm. Bullard has logged over 4,000 hours in various aircraft with over
1,000 carrier landings. His personal awards include the Defense Superior Service
Medal (two awards), Legion of Merit (four awards), Meritorious Service Medal
(three awards), Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and various
unit and campaign awards.