nancy lacore

Nancy S. Lacore is a senior United States Navy officer and helicopter pilot who rose to the rank of vice admiral and has held several major command and leadership roles, including Chief of Navy Reserve and commandant of Naval District Washington. She is also known for advocacy and commemorative efforts honoring women who served and died in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Who Nancy Lacore Is

• Nancy S. Lacore is a vice admiral in the U.S. Navy and a native of Albany, New York.

• She has served as the 16th Chief of Navy Reserve and as the 93rd commandant of Naval District Washington, overseeing major Navy organizations and installations.

Career and Commands

• Lacore was commissioned via the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps after earning a Bachelor of Arts from the College of the Holy Cross in 1990 and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1993.

• Her assignments have included helicopter pilot duties, multiple executive officer roles, command of Destroyer Squadron 40, leadership in U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa and 6th Fleet, and command of Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti.

Education and Professional Background

• She holds a B.A. in history from the College of the Holy Cross and a Master of Arts in educational leadership and administration from San Diego State University.

• Lacore is also a graduate of professional military education programs including the Air Command and Staff College and National Defense University’s Joint Forces Staff College, reflecting a career focused on joint and international operations.

Activities and Advocacy

• After a deployment to Afghanistan (serving in a key leader engagement role at ISAF headquarters in Kabul), she became involved with Wounded Wear, a nonprofit supporting families of killed or seriously injured service members.

• In 2014 she created “Valor Knows No Gender: Run to Remember,” a 160‑mile run in 160 hours honoring 160 female veterans who died while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, highlighting her commitment to recognizing women’s service and sacrifice.

Political/Public Profile

• Public records also show a political footprint under “Nancy Lacore for Congress,” emphasizing themes such as people-focused representation, affordability, service, and future security, indicating an interest in public office alongside her military career.

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