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Michael C. Manazir

Michael Charles Manazir, also known as Rear Admiral Mike Manazir, is a retired United States Navy two-star admiral[1] who transitioned to civilian life from duty as the deputy chief of naval operations for warfare systems (OPNAV N9) on July 7, 2017.

Michael C. Manazir
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1981–2017
RankRear Admiral
CommandsVFA-31, USS Sacramento, USS Nimitz, Carrier Strike Group 8
Other workVice President of Business Development lead for Boeing Global Services (BGS)

Early life and education

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Manazir was born in Quantico, Virginia, and is the son of a career United States Marine. He graduated from Mission Viejo High School in 1977[2] and subsequently attended the U.S. Naval Academy, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering in 1981.[2] Manazir was trained as a naval aviator, qualifying in the F-14A/D Tomcat and the F-18E/F Super Hornet. He was designated a Naval Aviator in April 1983.[3]

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Manazir completed F-14A training and reported for duty to VF-51 as a pilot and landing signal officer (LSO) in July 1984. He has flown over 3,750 hours and made 1,200 arrested landings over the course of 15 deployments aboard aircraft carriers.[3]

Manazir made one ejection from an F-14A, while an instructor.[4]

Manazir's shore duty assignments included the positions of Aviation Liaison Officer with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (1993 - 1995), OPNAV Staff F-14 Requirements Officer (October 1998 - November 1999), and Navy Nuclear Power Training (1999 - 2001)[3]

From 1997 to 1998, Manazir commanded the Tomcatters of Fighter Squadron 31,[3] the USS Sacramento (AOE-1) from January 2003 to July 2004,[5][6] the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) from March 2007 to August 2009,[7] and Carrier Strike Group 8, which embarked on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) from September 2011 to June 2013.[8]

Manazir has deployed at least 11 times to the Persian Gulf and the Pacific.[2] Between July 2001 to December 2002, he was  the executive officer of the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). In 2007, Manazir supported strikes in Iraq and Afghanistan while commanding the Nimitz off the coast of Iran as tensions mounted between the country and the West.[2]

Manazir has served as an action officer in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, on the chief of naval operations staff as F-14 requirements officer and for the commander, Naval Air Forces as the assistant chief of staff for readiness.[3]

As a flag officer, Manazir served as director, strike aircraft, weapons and carrier programs on the chief of naval operations staff (N880) from August 2009 to September 2011.[9] From 2013 to 2016, he was the Director for Air Warfare, OPNAV N98[10] responsible for building and budgeting for naval aviation requirements.[11][12][13] One of Manazir’s key undertakings as OPNAV’s Director of Air Warfare was to develop the framework and strategic planning for Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air (NIFC-CA), which establishes best practices and tactical procedures for future air warfare.[14]

From June 2016 until his retirement in July 2017, Manazir served as the deputy chief of naval operations for warfare systems, OPNAV N9.[15][16] In that role, he was responsible for facilitating training, maintenance, and modernization of the Navy’s warfare systems.[17][18][19]

Manazir has represented a multifaceted initiative to sustain the Navy’s global presence that protects U.S. citizens and interests around the world, with an eye toward continuing the success of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan.[20]

Civilian career

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In 2017, Manazir joined The Boeing Company as a Vice President.[21][22] He began in Government Operations as Vice President, Navy Systems, representing Boeing’s products and services with the U.S. Navy leadership. Manazir’s role as Vice President of Business Development Lead for Boeing Global Services (BGS) includes working with industry and government leaders to enhance awareness on the roles Boeing can play in the pursuit of national security policy solutions.[23][24][25] Manazir has played a key role in Boeing’s successful campaign strategies for the F/A-18 Super Hornet,[26][27] MQ-25 Stingray,[28] and the E-7 Wedgetail.[29]

Manazir is the Executive Chairman of the National Defense University Foundation.[21] He also serves on the boards of The Tailhook Association,[30] the Association of Naval Aviation,[31] and the National Capital Region Navy League.[32]

Manazir has made various videos explaining his exploits, including on Aircrew Interview and Ward Carroll's YouTube channels.[33]

Awards and accolades

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Manazir has received various personal and campaign awards including the Navy distinguished Service Medal, six Legions of Merit,[34] the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, and two Strike Flight Air Medals.[3] Manazir received the Navy League 1991 Captain "Bug" Roach Golden Paddles Award as CVW-11 Staff LSO for safely recovering an A-6 Intruder with a partially ejected Bombardier/Navigator aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.[35]

 
  
   
   
     
 
 
Naval Aviator Badge
Legion of Merit w/ 5 gold award star
Defense Meritorious Service Medal w/ 1 oak leaf cluster Meritorious Service Medal w/ 1 award stars Air Medal with award numeral 2
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ 2 award stars Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ 1 award star Joint Meritorious Unit Award w/ 1 oak leaf cluster
Navy Unit Commendation Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation w/ 2 bronze service stars Navy "E" Ribbon with wreathed Battle E device
National Defense Service Medal with 1 service star Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with 1 service star Southwest Asia Service Medal with 2 service stars
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ 2 silver service stars and 3 bronze service stars Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal
Command at Sea insignia
Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge
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Publications

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  • "Learn How to Lead to Win: 33 Powerful Stories and Leadership Lessons" (biography; 2023)

References

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  1. ^ "Mission Viejo High grad nominated as rear admiral". Orange County Register. 2009-06-26. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  2. ^ a b c d "Nimitz is Mission Viejo grad's 'heart and soul'". Orange County Register. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "U.S. Navy Biographies - REAR ADMIRAL MICHAEL C. MANAZIR". 2013-08-20.
  4. ^ EJECT! EJECT!, Manazir on "Aircrew Interview" YouTube channel (www.aircrewinterview.tv), 2023
  5. ^ "NavSource Online: USS Sacramento (AOE-1)". www.navsource.org. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  6. ^ Barron, Chris (2003-01-13). "Captain didn't have to travel far for new job". Kitsap Sun. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  7. ^ Clark, Lance Cpl. Kel (2009-03-20). "VFA-86 sailors return to Beaufort". Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  8. ^ Kunkel, Lt Cmdr Timothy (2012-05-31). "TTGL hosts IKE Carrier Strike Group for pre-deployment exercise". Military News. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  9. ^ "USA: Ray Mabus, Adm. Gary Roughead Announce Flag Officer Assigments [sic]". Naval Today. 2011-06-19. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  10. ^ Eckstein, Megan (2016-10-03). "Rear Adm. Mike Manazir on Weaving the Navy's Kill Web". USNI News. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  11. ^ Shalal, Andrea (2014-04-06). "End of Boeing line won't damage key suppliers-US". Reuters. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  12. ^ Erwin, Sandra I. (2014-09-08). "Naval Aviators: Why So Underappreciated by Washington?". National Defense Magazine. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  13. ^ Shalal, Andrea (2014-04-10). "Navy may delay decision on replacing carrier supply planes". Reuters. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  14. ^ Majumdar, Dave; LaGrone, Sam (2014-01-23). "Inside the Navy's Next Air War". USNI News. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  15. ^ "Flag Officer Assignments". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  16. ^ Laird, Robbin (2016-10-11). "Rear Adm. Manazir Speaks On Allied Force Transformation, A2AD". Breaking Defense. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  17. ^ Cavas, Christopher P. (2016-05-12). "Moore nominated for 3rd star, to head NAVSEA". Defense News. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  18. ^ Chang, Gordon (2015-03-05). "RIMPAC 2014: It's smart to invite China to participate in world's largest maritime exercises". Fox News. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  19. ^ Temin, Tom (2016-05-18). "Rear Adm. Michael Manazir: Navy seeks to network weapon systems". Federal News Network. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  20. ^ LaGrone, Sam (2018-09-26). "Aircraft Carrier Deployments at 25 Year Low as Navy Struggles to Reset Force". USNI News. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  21. ^ a b "RADM Mike Manazir (USN, Ret.)". National Defense University Foundation. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  22. ^ "Boeing VP Discusses 'Leading Through Uncertainty With Joy'". theintelligencer.net. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  23. ^ "Boeing hires former DSCA chief | InsideDefense.com". insidedefense.com. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  24. ^ "Boeing Sees $34 Billion Defense Market In Gulf By 2026 | Aviation Week Network". aviationweek.com. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  25. ^ "Dubai Airshow: Boeing affirms commitment to support growth in Middle East | Times Aerospace". www.timesaerospace.aero. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  26. ^ "U.S. Navy official eyes more Boeing F/A-18 fighter jet orders". AsiaOne. 2015-11-04. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  27. ^ Hoffman, Mike (2014-04-22). "F-35 delays may force the Navy to buy dozens more F-18s than planned". Business Insider. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  28. ^ Whittle, Richard (2016-03-22). "Navy Refueling Drone May Tie Into F-35s". Breaking Defense. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  29. ^ Bisht, Inder Singh (2022-02-10). "US Air Force Seeking AWACS Replacement Proposals". The Defense Post. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  30. ^ "Tailhook.net | Tailhook Association | Board of Directors". Tailhook Association. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  31. ^ "About the Association of Naval Aviation".
  32. ^ "Naval Aviation Foundation" (PDF).
  33. ^ Real F-14 Pilot Demos Dogfighting Secrets in DCS, Manazir on Ward Carroll's YouTube channel, 2023
  34. ^ "Michael Manazir - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  35. ^ Leone, Dario (2014-08-06). "'I was sitting on top of a flying A-6' The story of a lucky Intruder crew member who survived a partial ejection from a KA-6D". The Aviationist. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
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