Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy. Graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 1960.
After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1960, Tom embarked upon an exciting career in the submarine service. With an insatiable appetite for learning, during his Naval career he earned a Master of Science Degree in Operations Research from the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA, and graduated from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, focusing in National and International Security.
His naval service was marked by calm, quiet leadership. Meinicke commanded the USS Flying Fish (SSN-673), the Nuclear Power Training Unit, Idaho Falls, Submarine Squadron Eight, and Commander, Submarine Groups Six and Ten at the Flag Rank. In addition to his afloat tours aboard the USS Sea Dragon (SSN-584), USS Sam Rayburn (SSBN-635), USS Mariano G. Vallejo (SSBN-685), and USS Nathan Hale (SSBN-623) (Gold Crew), he served as both the Force Nuclear Power Officer and Chief of Staff, Commander Submarine Forces U.S. Atlantic Fleet.
Tom was the Director, Attack Submarine Division and SSN program Coordinator (OP-22) and the Director, Strategic and Theater Nuclear Warfare Division (OP-65). Meinicke retired as a Rear Admiral after 32 years of Naval Service.
His medals and awards include the Legion of Merit with four gold stars (5 awards), the Meritorious Service Medal with two gold stars (3 awards), and the Navy Commendation Medal with three gold stars (4 awards).
In retirement, Meinicke embarked on a successful second career in the civilian sector. He served as the Manager, Planning and Assessment Department for the South Texas Nuclear Project, as the Deputy Plant Manager for the South Texas Nuclear Project, as Vice President of Operations for Sithe Independence Power Partners, LP in Oswego, NY and as Vice President of Operations for Sithe New England in Boston, MA. Tom retired to Virginia Beach, VA.
Tom, a gifted artist, was not only a life-long voracious reader, but also an avid fly fisherman and a passionate master wood-worker.
Rear Admiral Thomas Alfred Meinicke quietly passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on 1 March 2012, after a brief battle with leukemia.
Tom is survived by his wife of 52 years, Alice diZerega Meinicke, his three daughters Almiede Arnell (Louis) of San Diego, CA, Elizabeth Flynn (John) of Moraga, CA, and Andrea Diamond (Jeff) of Virginia Beach, VA, his 95 year old father, Merton Lee Meinicke of Seaside, OR, brother, Jerry Meinicke, and sisters, Shirley Cutler, and Mary Lee Meinicke. He loved dearly his nine grandchildren; Luke, Sarah, Michael, Tommy, Haley, Anna, Charlie, Chad and Dana.
After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1960, Tom embarked upon an exciting career in the submarine service. With an insatiable appetite for learning, during his Naval career he earned a Master of Science Degree in Operations Research from the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA, and graduated from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, focusing in National and International Security.
His naval service was marked by calm, quiet leadership. Meinicke commanded the USS Flying Fish (SSN-673), the Nuclear Power Training Unit, Idaho Falls, Submarine Squadron Eight, and Commander, Submarine Groups Six and Ten at the Flag Rank. In addition to his afloat tours aboard the USS Sea Dragon (SSN-584), USS Sam Rayburn (SSBN-635), USS Mariano G. Vallejo (SSBN-685), and USS Nathan Hale (SSBN-623) (Gold Crew), he served as both the Force Nuclear Power Officer and Chief of Staff, Commander Submarine Forces U.S. Atlantic Fleet.
Tom was the Director, Attack Submarine Division and SSN program Coordinator (OP-22) and the Director, Strategic and Theater Nuclear Warfare Division (OP-65). Meinicke retired as a Rear Admiral after 32 years of Naval Service.
His medals and awards include the Legion of Merit with four gold stars (5 awards), the Meritorious Service Medal with two gold stars (3 awards), and the Navy Commendation Medal with three gold stars (4 awards).
In retirement, Meinicke embarked on a successful second career in the civilian sector. He served as the Manager, Planning and Assessment Department for the South Texas Nuclear Project, as the Deputy Plant Manager for the South Texas Nuclear Project, as Vice President of Operations for Sithe Independence Power Partners, LP in Oswego, NY and as Vice President of Operations for Sithe New England in Boston, MA. Tom retired to Virginia Beach, VA.
Tom, a gifted artist, was not only a life-long voracious reader, but also an avid fly fisherman and a passionate master wood-worker.
Rear Admiral Thomas Alfred Meinicke quietly passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on 1 March 2012, after a brief battle with leukemia.
Tom is survived by his wife of 52 years, Alice diZerega Meinicke, his three daughters Almiede Arnell (Louis) of San Diego, CA, Elizabeth Flynn (John) of Moraga, CA, and Andrea Diamond (Jeff) of Virginia Beach, VA, his 95 year old father, Merton Lee Meinicke of Seaside, OR, brother, Jerry Meinicke, and sisters, Shirley Cutler, and Mary Lee Meinicke. He loved dearly his nine grandchildren; Luke, Sarah, Michael, Tommy, Haley, Anna, Charlie, Chad and Dana.
Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy. Graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 1960.
After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1960, Tom embarked upon an exciting career in the submarine service. With an insatiable appetite for learning, during his Naval career he earned a Master of Science Degree in Operations Research from the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA, and graduated from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, focusing in National and International Security.
His naval service was marked by calm, quiet leadership. Meinicke commanded the USS Flying Fish (SSN-673), the Nuclear Power Training Unit, Idaho Falls, Submarine Squadron Eight, and Commander, Submarine Groups Six and Ten at the Flag Rank. In addition to his afloat tours aboard the USS Sea Dragon (SSN-584), USS Sam Rayburn (SSBN-635), USS Mariano G. Vallejo (SSBN-685), and USS Nathan Hale (SSBN-623) (Gold Crew), he served as both the Force Nuclear Power Officer and Chief of Staff, Commander Submarine Forces U.S. Atlantic Fleet.
Tom was the Director, Attack Submarine Division and SSN program Coordinator (OP-22) and the Director, Strategic and Theater Nuclear Warfare Division (OP-65). Meinicke retired as a Rear Admiral after 32 years of Naval Service.
His medals and awards include the Legion of Merit with four gold stars (5 awards), the Meritorious Service Medal with two gold stars (3 awards), and the Navy Commendation Medal with three gold stars (4 awards).
In retirement, Meinicke embarked on a successful second career in the civilian sector. He served as the Manager, Planning and Assessment Department for the South Texas Nuclear Project, as the Deputy Plant Manager for the South Texas Nuclear Project, as Vice President of Operations for Sithe Independence Power Partners, LP in Oswego, NY and as Vice President of Operations for Sithe New England in Boston, MA. Tom retired to Virginia Beach, VA.
Tom, a gifted artist, was not only a life-long voracious reader, but also an avid fly fisherman and a passionate master wood-worker.
Rear Admiral Thomas Alfred Meinicke quietly passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on 1 March 2012, after a brief battle with leukemia.
Tom is survived by his wife of 52 years, Alice diZerega Meinicke, his three daughters Almiede Arnell (Louis) of San Diego, CA, Elizabeth Flynn (John) of Moraga, CA, and Andrea Diamond (Jeff) of Virginia Beach, VA, his 95 year old father, Merton Lee Meinicke of Seaside, OR, brother, Jerry Meinicke, and sisters, Shirley Cutler, and Mary Lee Meinicke. He loved dearly his nine grandchildren; Luke, Sarah, Michael, Tommy, Haley, Anna, Charlie, Chad and Dana.
After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1960, Tom embarked upon an exciting career in the submarine service. With an insatiable appetite for learning, during his Naval career he earned a Master of Science Degree in Operations Research from the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA, and graduated from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, focusing in National and International Security.
His naval service was marked by calm, quiet leadership. Meinicke commanded the USS Flying Fish (SSN-673), the Nuclear Power Training Unit, Idaho Falls, Submarine Squadron Eight, and Commander, Submarine Groups Six and Ten at the Flag Rank. In addition to his afloat tours aboard the USS Sea Dragon (SSN-584), USS Sam Rayburn (SSBN-635), USS Mariano G. Vallejo (SSBN-685), and USS Nathan Hale (SSBN-623) (Gold Crew), he served as both the Force Nuclear Power Officer and Chief of Staff, Commander Submarine Forces U.S. Atlantic Fleet.
Tom was the Director, Attack Submarine Division and SSN program Coordinator (OP-22) and the Director, Strategic and Theater Nuclear Warfare Division (OP-65). Meinicke retired as a Rear Admiral after 32 years of Naval Service.
His medals and awards include the Legion of Merit with four gold stars (5 awards), the Meritorious Service Medal with two gold stars (3 awards), and the Navy Commendation Medal with three gold stars (4 awards).
In retirement, Meinicke embarked on a successful second career in the civilian sector. He served as the Manager, Planning and Assessment Department for the South Texas Nuclear Project, as the Deputy Plant Manager for the South Texas Nuclear Project, as Vice President of Operations for Sithe Independence Power Partners, LP in Oswego, NY and as Vice President of Operations for Sithe New England in Boston, MA. Tom retired to Virginia Beach, VA.
Tom, a gifted artist, was not only a life-long voracious reader, but also an avid fly fisherman and a passionate master wood-worker.
Rear Admiral Thomas Alfred Meinicke quietly passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on 1 March 2012, after a brief battle with leukemia.
Tom is survived by his wife of 52 years, Alice diZerega Meinicke, his three daughters Almiede Arnell (Louis) of San Diego, CA, Elizabeth Flynn (John) of Moraga, CA, and Andrea Diamond (Jeff) of Virginia Beach, VA, his 95 year old father, Merton Lee Meinicke of Seaside, OR, brother, Jerry Meinicke, and sisters, Shirley Cutler, and Mary Lee Meinicke. He loved dearly his nine grandchildren; Luke, Sarah, Michael, Tommy, Haley, Anna, Charlie, Chad and Dana.
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