Notre Dame alumnus Grady nominated vice chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Notre Dame alumnus Grady nominated vice chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff Notre Dame alumnus Grady nominated vice chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff Published: November 03, 2021 Author: Dennis Brown Adm. Christopher Grady University of Notre Dame alumnus Adm. Christopher Grady, the first and only four-star flag or general officer from Notre Dame, has been nominated vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the No. 2 military officer in the country. “We are proud to call Adm. Grady a graduate of Notre Dame and congratulate him on this new assignment,” University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., said. “We wish him nothing but the best as he continues his impressive service to our nation.” Grady is commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Naval Forces Northern Command and Naval Forces Strategic Command. His previous service includes command of the USS Chief, USS Ardent, USS Cole, Destroyer Squadron 22, Carrier Strike Group One, Naval Surface Force Atlantic, the U.S. Sixth Fleet, and Striking and Support Forces NATO. He also has served in policy and strategy positions with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Naval Operations and National Security Council. A 1984 graduate of Notre Dame, Grady was a three-time monogram winner and captain of the fencing team. He also holds degrees from Georgetown University and the National War College. Posted In: University News Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related October 03, 2022 Congresswoman Liz Cheney to speak at Notre Dame on the future of democracy September 22, 2022 In memoriam: Rev. Richard Warner, C.S.C., longtime leader for Notre Dame, Congregation of Holy Cross September 22, 2022 ND Forum keynote event to feature Emmy Award-winning actors in Theater of War Productions’ presentation of ‘The Suppliants’ in Notre Dame Stadium September 21, 2022 In annual address to faculty, Father Jenkins outlines campus-wide vision for elevating excellence September 15, 2022 Lilly Endowment Inc. grant helps to expand Notre Dame pre-college programs for Hoosier high school students For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn