Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby Is Wed To Donna

John Kirby, a 1963-born rear admiral in the United States Navy, has been the National Security Council’s Coordinator

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He formerly worked for CNN from 2017 to 2021 as a military and diplomatic commentator

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Donna, like her husband, is a former naval veteran, according to Fave Bites.

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When they were both working for the US Navy, the couple initially met. So, the personality Donn won John over.

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After completing Officer Candidate School at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island, Kirby was commissioned in September 1986.

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Kirby was made rear admiral (lower half) in May 2012 and was the U.S. Navy’s Chief of Information (CHINFO).

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On March 11, 2021, Kirby rebuked Tucker Carlson for his remarks that concessions somehow impacted the fitness and efficiency

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