Archie R. Clemins
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| Archie R. Clemins | |
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| Born 1943 (age 64–65) | |
 Admiral Archie R. Clemins |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1966 - 1999 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Pacific Fleet |
Archie Ray Clemins is a retired United States Navy four star admiral who served as Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT) from 1996 to 1999.
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[edit] Military career
Clemins was born in Mount Vernon, Illinois and graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering.[1] He was commissioned upon graduation and entered the Naval Nuclear Power program, serving aboard ballistic missile submarines.[1] He returned to the University of Illinois for a master’s degree.[1]
Before being promoted to flag rank in 1991, Clemins commanded the USS Pogy (SSN-647).[1] As an admiral he commanded Pacific Fleet Training Command in San Diego, California and the Seventh Fleet in Yokosuka, Japan.[1] His final assignment was Commander in Chief of the United States Pacific Fleet.[1] He retired from active duty on December 1, 1999 and settled with his wife, Marilyn, in Boise, Idaho.[1]
[edit] Post military career
After retiring from the navy, he established Caribou Technologies, Inc., and became co-owner of TableRock International LLC, both consulting firms for technology and business development.[1] He was the 2002 recipient of the Naval Order of the United States Distinguished Sea Service Award.[1]
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