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Dr. Philip Dur Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who

Dr. Dur has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the defense industry



Dr. Philip Dur ascended through the ranks from ensign to rear admiral, accruing a number of medals for his service.

    DESTIN, FL, March 17, 2020 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Dr. Philip Dur with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Dr. Dur celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Supported by 30 years of experience as a naval officer, Dr. Dur currently serves as a consultant to the defense industry. He recently served as the director of two publicly-traded corporations: TechPrecision and Kennametal. Additionally, he is a member of the board of trustees for Florida Polytechnic University and maintains his involvement as the managing partner for Trident Associates, LLC. Earlier in his career, he found success as the president of ship systems sector and the Corporate Vice President of Northrop Grumman. Over the course of his 30 years in the U.S. Navy, he led multiple commands at sea and obtained senior strategic planning positions for the Departments of the Navy and Defense, as well as the National Security Council.

Between 1965 and 1995, Dr. Dur ascended through the ranks from ensign to rear admiral, accruing a number of medals for his service. In addition to receiving the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, and the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, he was also presented with a Legion of Merit, a Meritorious Service Medal, a Combat Action Ribbon, and a Navy Commendation and Achievement Medal. Dr. Dur additionally accepted a French Ordre du Merite.

Throughout his career, Dr. Dur has earned several degrees in order to hone his skills in the defense industry. He initially pursued an education at the University of Notre Dame, from which he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1965 and a Master of Arts in 1966. Subsequently, he enrolled at Harvard University, concluding his studies with a Master of Public Administration and a Doctor of Philosophy in Political Economy and Government in 1973. Dr. Dur retains his professional affiliation with the Council on Foreign Relations, the U.S. Naval Institute and Academie de Marine in France.

In recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, Dr. Philip Dur has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.

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