Vice Admiral Terrance Thomas Etnyre[1] is a retired flag officer of the United States Navy.

Etnyre graduated from the University of Michigan in 1970, and was commissioned an Ensign in July 1971 at Officer Candidate School, Newport, Rhode Island.

Under his command, Lynde McCormick, as a part of Surface Action Group Bravo, participated in "Operation Praying Mantis", the United States' response to the mining of the Persian Gulf and the mine damage to Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58).

During this tour, Arkansas received two Battle Efficiency Awards and three consecutive Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Golden Anchor awards for excellence in personnel retention and quality of life programs.

Vice Adm. Etnyre reported in September 1995 as Executive Assistant to the Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet.