Kirkland H. Donald

Kirkland H. Donald
Admiral Kirkland H. Donald
Born (1953-09-15) September 15, 1953
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Navy
Years of service1975–2012
Rank Admiral
CommandsDirector, Naval Nuclear Propulsion
Deputy Administrator, NNSA's Naval Reactors

COMSUBFOR
COMSUBGRU 8
COMSUBDEVRON 12

USS Key West (SSN-722)
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (5)
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (United Kingdom)

Kirkland Hogue "Kirk" Donald (born September 15, 1953) is a retired Admiral in the United States Navy, who in his last assignment served as the dual-hatted position of Director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion and Deputy Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration. Donald previously served as Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, and Commander, Submarine Allied Command, Atlantic. He retired from active duty on November 2, 2012.