Richard D. Heinz

Richard Duke Heinz
Born	1967 (age 57–58)
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1989–2023
Rank	Rear Admiral
Commands	Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit
Alma mater	James Madison University (BBA) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (MS) Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy (MNRS) University of North Carolina

Richard Duke Heinz (born 1967)[1] is a retired United States Navy rear admiral who last served as the director of logistics of the United States European Command.[2]

Career

Heinz received his commission in 1989 through Officer Candidate School. His operational assignments included tours on the USS Bergall (SSN-667), USS Enterprise (CVN-65), and USS Nimitz (CVN-68). During those tours, he participated in Operation Desert Fox, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. He's also a member of the Defense Acquisition Professional Community.[3]

Shore assignments include:

• Strategy and Readiness Division Chief for the Joint Chiefs of Staff J4
• Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support (WSS)
• Commanding officer, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Jacksonville
• Director, Aviation Operations at NAVSUP WSS, Philadelphia
• Head, Program Objective Memorandum Development Section, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, N80, Washington, D.C.
• S-3 Integrated Weapons System Lead, NAVSUP WSS
• Officer in Command shore detailer, NAVSUP Office of Personnel, Millington
• Supply officer for Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels and aviation support division officer, at Naval Air Station Lemoore.

Education

• B.B.A, International Business from James Madison University
• M.B.A, from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• M.S. in National Resource Strategy from the Eisenhower School, at National Defense University.
• Graduate of the University of North Carolina’s Executive Development Institute.

Awards

He is also a qualified Naval Aviation Supply officer, Submarine Warfare Supply Corps officer. Notable Awards include:

•   Defense Superior Service Medal
•   Legion of Merit
•   Meritorious Service Medal

References

1. Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 306. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
2. "Flag Officer Assignments". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
3. "Rear Admiral Richard Heinz > United States Navy > BioDisplay". www.navy.mil.