took command of Naval Air Force, United States Pacific Fleet and was designated Commander, Naval Air Forces in October 2001. In August 2002, Nathman was assigned as the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfare Requirements and Programs (N6/N7) at the Pentagon. Nathman served as the 33rd Vice Chief of Naval Operations from August 2004 to February 2005. He assumed command of United States Fleet Forces Command on February 18, 2005, and subsequently retired. Awards and decorations Naval Aviator Badge Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge Post-military On 2 October 2008, Nathman published a commentary in the Virginian-Pilot praising presidential candidate Barack Obama. In February 2012, he was named a co-chair of the re-election campaign of President Obama. On 6 September 2012, Nathman spoke at the 2012 Democratic National Convention.In July 2022, he joined with other former U.S. military leaders in condemning former president and commander in chief, Donald Trump. "While rioters tried to thwart the peaceful transfer of power and ransacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, the president and commander in chief, Donald Trump, abdicated his duty to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution. References 1948 births Living people United States Naval Academy alumni Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal Recipients of the Legion of Merit United States Naval Aviators Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal Vice Chiefs of Naval Operations 20th-century American naval officers 21st-century American naval officers Recipients of the Humanitarian Service Medal