NAVIGATING LEADERSHIP

Rear Admiral Garry E. Hall was born and raised in Buffalo, New York, where he earned a reputation for his wit and wisdom. 

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Hall received a political appointment to serve as a Senior Director on the National Security Council (NSC) and Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. On the NSC he was responsible for Human Rights, Humanitarian Assistance, Immigration and Migration, Atrocity Prevention, United Nations Operations, Democracies, and Fragile States. In support of these portfolios, he led a team of career professionals dedicated to each of these functional areas.

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A graduate of the United States Naval Academy he served 35 years on active duty. A naval aviator, he flew anti-submarine warfare helicopters and commanded two squadrons. Additionally, he commanded the capitol ship USS Tarawa LHA 1, which had a complement of 1000 Sailors, 2000 Marines, 32 aircraft, and 3 landing craft. As a Flag Officer he served as General Tommy Franks Information Operations Officer at the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom, served with NATO in the United Kingdom, commanded an Expeditionary Strike Group deployed to the Middle East, and led a Senior Service College at National Defense University.

 

Admiral Hall holds a B.S. in Marine Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, an MBA from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, and is a graduate of National Defense University’s Capstone Course.

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Hall is also the host of "The Admirals Almanac," a podcast where he interviews Leaders from all walks of life rabout their experiences and insights, and inspiration on leadership. 

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Outside of his professional achievements, Hall's most proud of his marriage to his beloved wife Darlene for 45 years.  Together they have raised three children together. His dedication to his family, country, and the Navy community is widely respected and admired.