Nora W. Tyson
Nora W. Tyson | |
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| Born | 1957 (age 67–68) Memphis, Tennessee |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1979–2017 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | United States Third Fleet Carrier Strike Group Two Task Force 73 USS Bataan (LHD-5) VQ-4 Shadows |
| Battles / wars | Iraq War |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (5) |
Nora Wingfield Tyson (born 1957) is a retired United States Navy vice admiral. In 2015, she was installed as commander of the Third Fleet, making her the first woman to lead a United States Navy ship fleet. She retired from service in 2017. Tyson previously served as the commander of Carrier Strike Group Two, from July 29, 2010 to January 12, 2012; she was the first female commander of a United States Navy Carrier Strike Group. She then served as Vice Director of the Joint Staff beginning in February 2012. In July 2013 she was promoted to vice admiral and named as Deputy Commander, United States Fleet Forces Command.