Alan S. Thompson (born 1954) is a retired Vice Admiral in the United States Navy. He was commissioned via the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps at the University of California, Los Angeles in 1976. He retired from the U.S. Navy in November 2011.
Thompson served as the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency from November 2008 until his retirement. Thompson's previous assignments included duty as Commander of the Defense Supply Center in Columbus, Ohio. Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, Commander of the Naval Supply Systems Command, and Chief of Supply Corps.
He served as the chief executive officer of HomeSafe Alliance from September 2019 to January 2024.
Education Bachelor of Arts degree in economics, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California Master of Business Administration degree, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida Senior Executive Program, Columbia University, New York City
Awards and decorations U.S. military decorationsDefense Distinguished Service MedalNavy Distinguished Service MedalDefense Superior Service MedalLegion of Merit w/ 2 award starsMeritorious Service Medal w/ 2 award starsNavy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ 1 award starNavy and Marine Corps Achievement MedalUnit awardsJoint Meritorious Unit Award w/ 2 oak leaf clustersNavy Unit CommendationNavy Meritorious Unit Commendation w/ 1 bronze service starU.S. service (campaign) medals and ribbonsNational Defense Service Medal w/ 1 service starArmed Forces Expeditionary MedalSouthwest Asia Service Medal w/ 1 campaign starGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalArmed Forces Service MedalSea Service RibbonNon-U.S. service and campaign medalsNATO MedalU.S. badges Naval Aviation Supply Corps insignia Surface Warfare Supply Corps insignia
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