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Michael Glenn Mullen (born October 4, 1946) is a retired United States Navy admiral who served as the 17th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from October 2007 to September 2011. Mullen was the 32nd vice chief of Naval Operations from August 2003 to August 2004.
Mike Mullen is a U.S. Navy admiral who served as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (2007–11). Mullen graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1968, and his first assignment was as an antisubmarine officer on the destroyer USS Collett, which patrolled the western Pacific during the Vietnam.
In July 1981, after completing a short course in surface ship operations at Newport, Rhode Island, Lieutenant Commander Mullen became the Executive Officer of the USS Sterett (CG 31), home ported in Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines, while supporting Seventh Fleet operations in the Western Pacific.
Jan 20, 2009 · Learn about the career and achievements of Admiral Mullen, the 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and a retired U.S. Navy officer. He served as the principal military advisor to the President and other national security leaders from 2007 to 2011.
Sep 29, 2011 · A tribute to the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who served during two wars, advocated for repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell, and challenged civilian control of the military. Learn about his legacy, integrity, and courage on controversial issues.
Jul 22, 2005 · As a fleet officer, Admiral Michael G. “Mike” Mullen envisioned seapower as a show of force to deter terrorism or other acts of aggression. As Chief of Naval Operations, however, seapower...
Sep 30, 2011 · Adm. Mike Mullen retired after four years of overseeing the U.S. military and 40 years of service. He played a key role in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the end of don't ask, don't tell policy.
