Matthew L. Klunder

[4] In July 2010, Klunder reported as director of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Capabilities Division, OPNAV N2/N6F2 following his assignment as the 83rd Commandant of Midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy.

During this assignment, he was awarded the “1991 Test Pilot of the Year”, established 21 world flying records, and obtained a Masters in Aerodynamics and Aviation Systems from the Univ.

In October 1997, Rear Admiral Klunder again reported to Japan and VAW-115 as Executive Officer and continued with command of the “Liberty Bells” from January 1999 to May 2000.

During his tour, he completed two CVW-2 Western Pacific/Indian Ocean deployments with highlights including Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina Relief and Exercises Valiant Shield, Foal Eagle, RIMPAC, and Jaded Thunder.

In September 2007, Rear Admiral Klunder reported to OPNAV staff where he served as Deputy Director for Information, Plans and Security under N3/5.

Klunder was selected in 2009 for promotion to rear admiral, and was relieved as commandant of midshipmen by Captain Robert E. Clark II on 17 April 2010.

Matthew L. Klunder while serving as Chief of Naval Research around 2011
Matthew L. Klunder while serving as Commandant of the United States Naval Academy .