Gregory C. Horn is a Rear Admiral

Rear admiral (United States)

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 in the United States Navy

United States Navy

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. He is currently Deputy Chief of Chaplains for Reserve Matters and Director of Religious Programs, Marine Forces Reserve.

Biography

A native of Pasadena, California

Pasadena, California

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, Horn is an ordained Presbyterian pastor. He is a graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University

Point Loma Nazarene University

Point Loma Nazarene University is a Christian liberal arts college. Its main campus is located on the Point Loma oceanfront in San Diego, California. It was founded in 1902 as a Bible college by the Church of the Nazarene.-History:...

 and Fuller Theological Seminary

Fuller Theological Seminary

Fuller Theological Seminary is an accredited Christian educational institute with its main campus in Pasadena, California and several satellite campuses in the western United States...

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Career

Commissioned an officer in 1988, Horn has served aboard the USS Bristol County (LST-1198)

USS Bristol County (LST-1198)

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, as well as with the 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion

4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion

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, 23rd Marine Regiment and Marine Aircraft Group 46

Marine Aircraft Group 46

Marine Aircraft Group 46 was a United States Marine Corps reserve aviation group based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California with subordinate units spread throughout California. It previously composed of one adversary squadron equipped with the F-5, one CH-46 squadron, one CH-53E...

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In 2003, he was recalled from reserve duty to active duty to serve in the War in Afghanistan (2001–present)

War in Afghanistan (2001–present)

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 and the Iraq War with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

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. Following mobilization, Horn was assigned to be deputy force chaplain, Reserve Matters, Marine Forces Pacific. He was later assigned to Headquarters Marine Corps

Headquarters Marine Corps

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Awards he has received include the Legion of Merit

Legion of Merit

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, the Meritorious Service Medal

Meritorious Service Medal (United States)

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 with two award stars and the Navy Achievement Medal

Achievement Medal

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with two award stars.