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Assistant, to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations; and 84th Commandant of Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy from April 2010 to May 2013 , where he was the longest standing Commandant in the history of the Naval Academy. His last tour while on active duty before retiring as a Captain (O-6), was as the Joint Service Coordinator, and Commanding Officer of the NROTC Unit, at Penn State. This was a unique, and temporary, assignment that allowed Clark the opportunity to serve in a senior leadership role at a major university while transitioning from active duty.
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