Barry M. Costello

Vice Admiral Barry Michael Costello (born January 31, 1951) is an American navy officer who served as commander of Third Fleet of the United States Navy from May 2005 to May 2007.

Barry M Costello
VADM Barry M. Costello
Born (1951-01-31) January 31, 1951
Rutland, Vermont
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1973-2007
RankVice Admiral
Commands heldUS Third Fleet
Battles/warsGulf War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star
Meritorious Service Medal (3)
Navy Commendation Medal (2)

Biography

Costello was born in Rutland, Vermont,[1] the son of Bartley Costello, a lawyer, and Catherine (née O'Brien).[2] He is of Irish descent. He attended College of the Holy Cross and was commissioned an ensign through the NROTC Program in 1973. Costello, by then a vice admiral, reported as commander of the Third Fleet in May 2005 following a tour as chief of legislative affairs.

His sea tours include: navigator in Brownson; weapons officer in Whipple; operations officer of Destroyer Squadron Five; executive officer in Harry W. Hill; commanding officer in Elliot; assistant chief of staff for operations, Third Fleet; commander, Destroyer Squadron 23; commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group One, Constellation Strike Group commander, and commander of Task Force 55 during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

He attended Albany Law School, where he earned a Juris Doctor degree and is currently a member of the New York State Bar. He also attended the College of Naval Command and Staff, where he was selected as honor graduate, graduating "With Distinction," and earned a Master of Arts degree in foreign affairs. Additionally, he has participated in the National Security program at John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Costello's primary shore assignments include: joint planner in the Operational and Interoperability Directorate (J7), the Joint Staff, and principal deputy for senate liaison in the navy's Office of Legislative Affairs; and deputy director for strategy and policy (J5), the Joint Staff.

Awards and decorations

Costello's personal decorations include: the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with two gold stars, the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with two gold stars, and the Navy Commendation Medal with gold star.


References
  1. Home town reference
  2. Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont; Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008

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