VADM Michael Connor, USN (ret.)

VADM Michael Connor, USN (ret.) is a JINSA Generals and Admirals Program Participant and former Commander, U.S. Submarine Forces. Vice Admiral Connor also previously served as director of the Pentagon’s Naval Warfare Integration Group (N00X) and assistant deputy chief of Naval Operations for Warfare Systems. His other past leadership roles include commanding Submarine Squadron 8; Task Force 54/74 – Submarine Group 7; and the USS Seawolf (SSN 21) attack submarine.

Vice Admiral Connor’s personal awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (four awards), Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards), and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards).