Edward Masso (born 1955)[1] is a businessman and retired United States Navy Rear Admiral who was nominated by President Donald Trump to become the next United States Ambassador to Estonia.[2][3] He is the founder and president of Flagship Connection, a consulting company focused on business development, strategic planning, and operations analysis in the areas of missile defense, cyber security, and data analytics. During his 32-year career in the U.S. Navy, he held nine command assignments, including Commander, Navy Personnel Command/Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel. He has served in NATO and the United States European Command. Masso is a senior fellow at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies in cyber security.[2]
Edward Masso | |
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.jpg) Masso in 2006 | |
| United States | |
| Assuming office | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Succeeding | James D. Melville Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1955 (age 68–69) San Clemente, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Mississippi |
Masso is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit (Gold Star), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (three Gold Stars), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and Navy Achievement Medal (Gold Star). He is the son of an Estonian refugee[3] and graduated from San Clemente High School in 1973[4] and the University of Mississippi in 1977.[2]
Trump withdrew Masso's nomination in May 2018.[5]
References
edit- ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Reserve Officers on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1977. p. 165. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
- ^ a b c "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts". whitehouse.gov. September 2, 2017. Retrieved 20 September 2017 – via National Archives.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b Hankewitz, Sten (September 4, 2017). "Estonian-American admiral Edward Masso named the next US ambassador". Estonian World. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
- ^ Thalassa '73. Vol. IX. San Clemente High School. 1973. p. 97.
- ^ "Trump changes mind on Estonian war refugee son as US Ambassador to Estonia". ERR.ee. 25 May 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
External links
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- Biography at United States Navy Archived 2018-05-23 at the Wayback Machine