Fritz Roegge

Frederick J. Roegge
Born (1958-08-12) August 12, 1958
Hennepin County, Minnesota, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch
United States Navy
Service years
1980–2021
Rank
Vice admiral
CommandsNational Defense University
Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Submarine Group 8
Submarine Squadron 22
USS Connecticut
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)
EducationNaval War College (MA)
Catholic University of America (MSEM)
University of Minnesota (BME)

Frederick John "Fritz" Roegge[1] (born August 12, 1958)[2][3] is a retired United States Navy vice admiral who served as the 16th President of the National Defense University from September 25, 2017, to February 3, 2021. He previously served as Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.[4][5][6][7]

Early life and Education

Roegge was raised in Edina, Minnesota, graduated from the Institute of Technology at the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree in December 1980 and was commissioned through the NROTC program.[1][8][7] He later earned an M.S. degree in engineering management from The Catholic University of America and an M.A. degree in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College.[6][9][7] Roegge was a fellow of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Seminar XXI program.[10][9]

Career

As a member of the United States Navy, his sea tours included the USS Whale, USS Florida, USS Key West and the USS Connecticut, where he was also the commander. Roegge was the commodore of Submarine Squadron 22 as well as acting commanding officer of the Naval Support Activity La Maddalena in Italy. .[10][11][7] In 2012, Roegge took on the position of director of Operations, Intelligence, United States Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Deputy Commander of the U.S. Submarine 6th Fleet from Rear Admiral James G. Foggo.[12] He then served as director of the N13 Military Personnel Plans and Policy Division in the Office of the Chief Naval Operations in Washington D.C.[10][11][7][13] In September 2015, Roegge became the commander of the Pacific Submarine Force, where he oversaw 60% of the United States Navy Submarine force. On 12 September 2017, Roegge was replaced in his position as commander by Rear Admiral Daryl Caudle.[14][11][15]

On 25 September 2017, Roegge took on the position as President of the National Defense University in Washington D.C.[11]

After retiring from active duty with more than 30 years of service, Roegge joined Holtec International where he serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer as well as President of Holtec Government Services LLC and Executive Committee Consultant. In February 2026, he joined the Academy Securities’ Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group.[9][16][17]

Awards

On 11 September 2017, Roegge was awarded the Legion of Merit during a change of command ceremony on the USS Jacksonville in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.[18]

Personal

Roegge is the son of John Alex Roegge and Marilyn May (Panning) Roegge.[2] His parents were married on September 15, 1957, in Carver County, Minnesota.[19]

Roegge married Julie Anne Labeau on April 28, 1984, in Hennepin County, Minnesota.[20]

References

  1. 1 2 Fall Commencement, 1980. Minneapolis, Minnesota: University of Minnesota. December 1980. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  2. 1 2 Birth Index, 1935-1995. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Minnesota Department of Health.
  3. ↑ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 66. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  4. ↑ "National Defense University Welcomes 16th President". jcs.mil. 2017-09-25. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  5. ↑ "NDU Welcomes 17th President". 2021-02-03. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  6. 1 2 "Vice Admiral Frederick Roegge". U.S. Navy. April 8, 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 "RADM Frederick Roegge". Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  8. ↑ "Vice Admiral Frederick J. "Fritz" Roegge, USN (Ret.) Joins Academy Securities' Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group". Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  9. 1 2 3 "Vice Admiral Frederick J. "Fritz" Roegge, USN (Ret.) Joins Academy Securities' Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group". Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  10. 1 2 3 "Vice Admiral Fritz Roegge, USN 16th President". Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  11. 1 2 3 4 "NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF VISITORS" (PDF). Retrieved 2026-05-26.
  12. ↑ "COMSUBSOUTH change of command ceremony". DVIDS. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
  13. ↑ "Roegge Assigned to Personnel Plans and Policy Division | AFCEA International". www.afcea.org. 2026-05-20. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
  14. ↑ "Pacific Submarine Force welcomes new commander". U.S. Pacific Fleet. Archived from the original on 2022-09-28. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
  15. ↑ "Rear Adm. Frederick 'Fritz' Roegge, commander of Submarine Force Pacific Fleet, leads a discussion with employees at BAE Systems about submarine operations during Navy Week Minneapolis-St Paul". U.S. NAVY. 2017-07-17. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
  16. ↑ "Frederick J. Roegge - President, Holtec Government Services at Holtec International". THE ORG. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  17. ↑ "Vice Admiral Frederick J. "Fritz" Roegge, USN (Ret.) Joins Academy Securities' Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group". Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  18. ↑ "Pacific Submarine Force Holds Change of Command". U.S. Strategic Command. Archived from the original on 2026-01-25. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  19. ↑ "Minnesota Official Marriage System". Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  20. ↑ "Minnesota Official Marriage System". No. 8961481. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
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