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CAPT Charles "Chuck" R. Wilhite

DEPUTY COMMANDER, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION COMMAND

CAPT Wilhite enlisted in the United States Navy in March 1993 and completed recruit training at Recruit Training Command, San Diego, CA. He earned his commission as an Ensign in 2000 through the Health Services Collegiate Program as an Industrial Hygiene Officer.

CAPT Wilhite’s sea tours include assignments aboard USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71), USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65), USS EMORY S. LAND (AS-39), President, Board of Inspection and Survey, Norfolk, VA. His shore duties include: Navy Environmental and Preventative Medicine Unit No. 2, Norfolk, VA; Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan; Commander, Submarine Forces Pacific, Pearl Harbor, HI; Naval Personnel Command, Millington, TN; Officer-in-Charge, Navy Environmental and Preventative Medicine No. 6, Pearl Harbor, HI; Commanding Officer, Navy Safety and Environmental Training Command, Norfolk, VA; and currently, Deputy Director, Defense Centers for Public Health, Portsmouth and Deputy Commander, Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command, Portsmouth, VA.

CAPT Wilhite holds a Master of Science in Public Health from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Sciences, Southern Missouri University. He also holds dual, nationally certifications: Certified Industrial Hygienist and Certified Safety Professional.

CAPT Wilhite has received numerous personal and campaign awards including the Meritorious Service Medal (five awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3 awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3 awards).

CAPT Wilhite is married to Mrs. Caroline Wilhite from Hagerstown, MD. He and his Wife have 4 adult children.

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