Frederick John "Fritz" Roegge[1] (born August 12, 1958)[2][3] is a retired United States Navy vice admiral who served as the 16th President of the National Defense University from September 25, 2017, to February 3, 2021. He previously served as Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.[4][5][6][7] Roegge was raised in Edina, Minnesota, graduated from the Institute of Technology at the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree in December 1980 and was commissioned through the NROTC program.[1] He later earned an M.S. degree in engineering management from The Catholic University of America and an M.A. degree in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College.[6]
Frederick J. Roegge | |
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| Born | August 12, 1958 Hennepin County, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1980–2021 |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Commands | National Defense University Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Submarine Group 8 Submarine Squadron 22 USS Connecticut |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) |
| Alma mater | Naval War College (MA) Catholic University of America (MSEM) University of Minnesota (BME) |
Personal
editRoegge is the son of John Alex Roegge and Marilyn May (Panning) Roegge.[2] His parents were married on September 15, 1957, in Carver County, Minnesota.[8]
Roegge married Julie Anne Labeau on April 28, 1984, in Hennepin County, Minnesota.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b Fall Commencement, 1980. Minneapolis, Minnesota: University of Minnesota. December 1980. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ a b Birth Index, 1935-1995. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Minnesota Department of Health.
- ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 66. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ "National Defense University Welcomes 16th President". jcs.mil. 2017-09-25. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ "NDU Welcomes 17th President". 2021-02-03. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ "RADM Frederick Roegge". Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ "Minnesota Official Marriage System". Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ "Minnesota Official Marriage System". No. 8961481. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
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