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Chief of Naval Staff - Commander of the Lithuanian Navy
Rear Admiral (l.h.) Commander Kęstutis Macijauskas

Kęstutis Macijauskas was born  in Dusetos, Zarasai district. After graduation from Dusetos High School, he entered the Naval Academy in Kaliningrad, majoring in communications.

In 1984, Kęstutis Macijauskas graduated from the Academy and received his commissions as an Ensign. His initial assignment was with the Northern Submarine Fleet. He served on a strategic nuclear submarine as Communications Division Officer advancing to the position of Department Officer.

Upon returning to Lithuania in 1992, he started his service with recently re-established Lithuanian Navy. His first position was Chief of the Training Centre.

In 1994-1995, Kęstutis Macijauskas attended the US Naval Staff College at the Naval War College.

In 1997 -1999, Kęstutis Macijauskas  carried out the duties of the Commander of Sea and Coast Surveillance Service.

On 28 April 1999, he was appointed to the position of Commander – in - Chief of the Lithuanian Navy.

On 22 January 2000, Kęstutis Macijauskas was advanced to the rank of Navy Captain.

In 2004, he completed the NATO Defence College in Rome, Italy.

On 16 February 2005, Kęstutis Macijauskas was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral (l.h.).

In 2008-2010 – RADM (l.h.) Kęstutis Macijauskas executed the duties of Chief of Defence Staff of the Ministry of National Defence Lithuania.

On April 30, 2010  Rear Admiral (l.h.) Kęstutis Macijauskas was appointed to the position of Commander in Chief of Lithuanian Navy.

His personal awards include the Medal of Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas II Degree Order and the Officer’s Cross of the Lithuanian Meritorious Order.

RARM (l.h.) Kęstutis Macijauskas is married to Svetlana Macijauskienė with two sons. His personal hobbies include hunting, traveling and history reading.