Come June, Clinton Cornell will take the reins as the 92nd U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) commandant and is ready to "forge warriors" in current and future midshipmen.
The USNA announced April 28 that the Dickson City, Penn., native and 2001 USNA graduate will officially step into the role during a graduation ceremony this June. He earned his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering at the USNA prior to graduating from the National War College, where he earned a master's degree in national security studies.
He is currently serving as commander of the San Diego-based Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group ONE (EODGRU-1), which according to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) clears explosive hazards to provide access to denied areas, and employs advanced tactics and technologies to exploit and secure the undersea domain for freedom of maneuver.
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BZ '01!
