Michael R. Groothousen, Rear Admiral, USN (Ret) - The American Spectator

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Michael R. Groothousen, Rear Admiral, USN (Ret)

by Josh Eberly

April 20, 2016, 12:00 AM

Rear Admiral Groothousen served as Commanding Officer of VFA-137, USS Shreveport (LPD12), and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN75), and as Commander of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2, Navy Region Europe, and NATO Maritime Air Naples. He holds the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit (five awards), and the Bronze Star together with numerous other awards and decorations.