About Me

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Christopher Loric

Member of Knoxville Writers Guild

Retired US Navy officer-turned-novelist.

Christopher grew up and attended school in Norman, OK. Earned his MBA in 1990 and his MA in National Security and Strategic Studies in 2004 (recertified in 2013). Joined the US Navy and went active on 14 Feb 1993. Deployed with the US Marine Corps twice, including Iraq in 2006. Served on the 7th Fleet Staff during 9/11. He served on 3 Combatant Command staffs: US Forces Korea (Subunified), USSTRATCOM, and USAFRICOM. His last duty was with NATO HQ ACT in Norfolk, VA. After retirement, he moved to East Tennessee in 2021. Loric earned multiple military awards, including Defense Meritorious Service Medal (4x), Meritorious Service Medal (2x), and Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal (4x), along with other service and deployed awards. Married to a wonderful Lady, Sirirug.