Collin P. Green

Collin Patrick Green[1] (born 1962) is a rear admiral in the United States Navy, who serves as the commander of the Naval Special Warfare Command. He graduated and was commissioned from the United States Naval Academy in 1986. Green also holds degrees from the Catholic University of America and United States Naval War College.[2] He is a naval special warfare officer and previously served as commander of United States Special Operations Command South from 2016 to June 2018.[3]

Collin P. Green
Born1962 (age 57–58)
Bowie, Maryland
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1986–present
RankRear Admiral
Commands heldUnited States Naval Special Warfare Command
United States Special Operations Command South
SEAL Team 3
Battles/warsGulf War
War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal

Green will step down from his current post in September 2020, a year early. Some believe this is due to his interactions with President Trump over the decision by the president to reinstate the rank of SEAL Eddie Gallagher.[4]

Green was born and raised in Bowie, Maryland, one of nine children. His father, Leo E. Green, is a former Maryland state senator and mayor of Bowie. He is married and has four children.[5]

References
  1. "Collin Green – Recipient – Military Times Hall Of Valor". Testvalor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2019-11-26.
  2. "U.S. Navy Biographies – REAR ADMIRAL COLLIN P. GREEN". Navy.mil. 2018-09-10. Retrieved 2019-11-26.
  3. "DVIDS – News – SOCSOUTH Commander Promoted to Two-Star Admiral". Dvidshub.net. Retrieved 2019-11-26.
  4. Cole, Matthew, SEAL Commander Who Clashed With Trump to Leave Early, The Intercept, February 1, 2020
  5. "Rear Admiral Takes Control of SOCSOUTH | News". southdadenewsleader.com. 2016-08-12. Retrieved 2019-11-26.
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