James J. Malloy

James Joseph Malloy[1] is a vice admiral in the United States Navy, who serves as commander of the United States Naval Forces Central Command/United States Fifth Fleet. He assumed command on December 7, 2018, following the death of Scott Stearney.[2][3] He previously served as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans and Strategy. Malloy was commissioned upon his graduation from United States Naval Academy in 1986.[4]

James J. Malloy
BornSilver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1986–present
RankVice Admiral
Commands heldUnited States Naval Forces Central Command
United States Fifth Fleet
Carrier Strike Group 10
Destroyer Squadron 50
USS Pinckney
USS Falcon
Battles/warsOperation Inherent Resolve
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit (2)

References
  1. https://www.congress.gov/nomination/99th-congress/936
  2. https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=108038
  3. https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2018/12/06/three-star-nominated-to-replace-dead-commander-of-5th-fleet/
  4. https://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio.asp?bioID=831
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