page_title: Charles J. Leidig
hierarchical_section_title: Charles J. Leidig
caption_attribution_description: English: 090722-N-6138K-087: NISIDA, Italy (22 July 2009) Adm. Mark Fitzgerald, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, presents the Legion of Merit to Rear Adm. Charles J. "Joe" Leidig during a change of command ceremony. Leidig turned over command to Rear Adm. John M. Richardson. Richardson assumes duties as Director, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Operations and Intelligence; Deputy Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet; Commander, Submarines, Allied Naval Forces South; and Commander, Submarine Group 8. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist First Class Gary Keen/Released)
context_page_description: Vice Admiral Charles J. "Joe" Leidig, Jr., USN was the Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations, U.S. Africa Command from August 2010 until June 2013. Leidig retired in September 2013.
context_section_description: Vice Admiral Charles J. "Joe" Leidig, Jr. (born April 20, 1956), USN was the Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations, U.S. Africa Command from August 2010 until June 2013. Leidig retired in September 2013.
caption: Joe Leidig receiving Legion of Merit
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