Event: CNA National Security Seminar Series – Mar. 10

March 10, noon – 1:30 p.m.— Vice Admiral John M. Bird, Director Navy Staff will discuss "Command and Control of Maritime Forces" drawing on his experience as Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet from July 2008 to September 2010. A career submarine officer, Vice Admiral Bird has served on both fast attack and ballistic missile submarines in the Pacific and Atlantic Fleets. Following a two-year assignment as commander, Submarine Group, commander Task Force 74 and commander Task Force 54 in Yokosuka, Japan, he assumed duties as the deputy commander and chief of staff, U.S Pacific Fleet before becoming commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet in 2008. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, he also holds a Master of Science degree in engineering management from Catholic University.