Thomas A. Cropper
Thomas A. Cropper | |
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Rear Admiral Thomas A. Cropper, USN | |
| Born | June 20, 1959 Leonardtown, Maryland |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy United States Maritime Service |
| Years of service | 1981–2012 (USN) 2012–present (USMS) |
| Rank | Rear Admiral (USN) Rear Admiral (USMS) |
| Commands | Commander, Strike Force Training Pacific (2010–2012) California State University, Maritime Academy (2012–2023) |
| Battles / wars | Operation Desert Storm |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal |
| Alma mater | Iowa State University (BA) University of Tennessee (MA) Catholic University of America (MA) Naval War College (MA) |
Thomas Albert Cropper (born June 20, 1959) is an American retired United States Navy rear admiral and retired academic administrator who previously served as president of the California State University Maritime Academy. Cropper was appointed on July 1, 2012 with the rank of honorary rear admiral in the U.S. Maritime Service.