Jay L. Johnson
Jay L. Johnson | |
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Admiral Jay L. Johnson | |
| Born | June 5, 1946 Great Falls, Montana, US |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1968–2000 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Chief of Naval Operations United States Second Fleet Carrier Group 8 Carrier Air Wing One VF-84 (1955–1995) |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War Gulf War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) |
| Other work | CEO of General Dynamics Corp. |
Jay Lynn Johnson (born June 5, 1946) is a retired United States Navy admiral who served as the 26th Chief of Naval Operations from 1996 to 2000. He was later president and chief executive officer of General Dynamics.