Rear Adm. R. Duke Heinz, commander, Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support, headquartered in Northeast Philadelphia, was relieved by Rear Adm. R. Doug Noble here May 28.

Heinz assumed command of NAVSUP WSS Aug. 15, 2016, after serving as Strategy and Readiness Division chief for the Joint Chiefs of Staff J4. Heinz’s next assignment is at United States European Command.

Originally, from Northern Virginia, Heinz earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business from James Madison University and received his commission in 1989 through Officer Candidate School. He holds a Master of Science in Business Administration from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from the Eisenhower School, National Defense University. He is also a graduate of the University of North Carolina’s Executive Development Institute.

Heinz’s operational assignments include tours on USS Bergall (SSN 667), USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and USS Nimitz (CVN 68). During those tours he participated in Operation Desert Fox, Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

As commander, he oversees an organization of more than 2,500 personnel across three sites that provide program and supply support for naval aircraft, ships and submarines worldwide including more than $35 billion and over 500,000 annual demands.

Heinz is entitled to wear the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, along with various other personal, unit and service awards. He is also a qualified Naval Aviation Supply officer, Submarine Warfare Supply Corps officer and member of the Defense Acquisition Professional Community.

Rear Adm. Noble comes to NAVSUP WSS from his position as the Special Assistant for Audit Readiness Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller).

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