Navy’s Michael T. Spencer Nominated for Rear Admiral, Second Star Ahead
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Navy’s Michael T. Spencer Nominated for Rear Admiral, Second Star Ahead

Spencer, commander of Carrier Strike Group FOUR in Norfolk, Virginia, was nominated for appointment to the grade of rear admiral in a July 16, 2026 Department of War announcement.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: July 16, 2026, 12:34 PM ET

Navy Rear Adm. (lower half) Michael T. Spencer was nominated for promotion to the two-star grade of rear admiral, the Department of War announced.