Leadership

COMMANDER, NAVY CLOSURE TASK FORCE - RED HILL
COMMANDER, NAVY REGION HAWAII

Rear Adm. Brad J. Collins is a native of Lake Forest, California. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, where he earned a Master's Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies.

REAR ADMIRAL LESTER ORTIZ

DEPUTY COMMANDER, NAVY CLOSURE TASK FORCE - RED HILL

Rear Adm. Lester Ortiz is a native of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. He is a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez where he earned a Bachelor and Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He also holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico and completed Joint Public Military Education I at the U.S. Naval War College. He commissioned in 1998 to the Civil Engineer Corps through the direct commission program. Prior to commissioning in the Navy, Ortiz served six years as a reservist in the Marine Corps assigned to 4th Landing Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group.

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