A native of New Jersey, Rear Adm. Kuzmick graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics. In 1996, he earned an Master of Arts degree in Business from Webster University. His professional military education includes the United States Army Command and General Staff College and the Armed Forces Staff College.
His sea tours include Attack Squadron 34 embarked in USS America (CV 66), VA-115 embarked in USS Midway (CV 41) and USS Independence (CV 62). During these tours, he participated in Operations El Dorado Canyon and Desert Storm. He also served as Air Operations Officer for Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group Three embarked in USS Abraham Lincoln, and as executive officer of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).
Kuzmick has commanded Electronic Attack Squadron 128; Amphibious Command Ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), and the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis..
His shore tours include Attack Squadron 128 as an instructor; U.S. Naval Strike Warfare Center as Air Wing Training department head, and the Joint Staff National Airborne Operations Center as Command Center Operations chief.
He has accumulated over 4,000 flight hours and 780 carrier landings. His personal military decorations include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Medal.
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