Prior to that, Roughead served as the 31st Commander, United States Pacific Fleet from 2005 to 2007. In 2011, he retired from the U.S. Navy after 38 years of service.
Before his appointment as Commander, United States Pacific Fleet in 2005, Roughead served for a period of time. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 2011 after serving for 38 years.