Patrick M. Walsh

Patrick Michael Walsh is a retired United States Navy admiral. He served as the 59th Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, the 35th Vice Chief of Naval Operations, and Commander of the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and U.S. 5th Fleet. Walsh graduated with honors from Jesuit College Preparatory and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy. He also attended graduate studies at Tufts University. With over 34 years of service, Walsh retired from the Navy. His distinguished career included various leadership roles and contributions to the U.S. Navy's operations and strategy.