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Edmund Giambastiani

Admiral Giambastiani is currently a member of the Atlantic Council's Board of Directors and Strategic Advisors Group.

On October 1, 2007, Admiral Giambastiani retired from the United States Navy after 41 years of service. Between 2005 and 2007 Admiral Giambastiani was the second highest ranking military officer in the United States, serving as the seventh Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In addition to his appointment as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Giambastiani's distinguished naval career included assignments as Special Assistant to the CIA's Deputy Director for Intelligence, Senior Military Assistant to the United States Defense Secretary and Commander, United States Joint Forces Command. He also served as NATO's first Supreme Allied Commander Transformation where he led the transformation of the military alliance. Admiral Giambastiani currently serves as the chairman of the board of directors for Alenia North America, Inc., as a director of SRA International, Inc. and QinetiQ Group plc.

Admiral Giambastiani is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. He has been awarded numerous decorations, including 19 unit awards and commendations in recognition of the participation and accomplishments of his team.
 

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