Douglas G. Perry

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Douglas G. Perry
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Official portrait, 2024
Born1967 (age 57–58)
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Navy
Service years1989–present
Rank Vice Admiral
Commands United States Second Fleet
Joint Force Command – Norfolk
Submarine Group 9
Submarine Development Squadron 5
USS Pasadena (SSN-752)
Awards Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (4) [1]
Alma mater United States Naval Academy (BS)
Marquette University (MS)

Douglas Gordon Perry [2] (born 1967) [3] is a United States Navy vice admiral and submarine warfare officer who serves as the commander of the United States Second Fleet. He previously served as the director of the Undersea Warfare Division of the U.S. Navy from 16 July 2021 to 24 July 2023. [4] [5] He most recently served as the commander of Submarine Group 9 from January 25, 2019, to June 8, 2021. Prior to this, Perry served as director of joint and fleet operations of the United States Fleet Forces Command, with command tours as commodore of Submarine Development Squadron 5 from March 2014 to April 2016 and commanding officer of the USS Pasadena (SSN-752) from October 2006 to February 2009. [6] [7] [8] [9]

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Perry earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Naval Academy in 1989. He also holds a master's degree in Civil Engineering from Marquette University. [10]

Military career

In May 2023, Perry was nominated for promotion to vice admiral. [11] On 12 January 2024, he became commander of the United States Second Fleet and Joint Force Command Norfolk. [12]

Awards and decorations

Rear Adm. Perry (left) receives the Legion of Merit from Rear Adm. Jeffrey Jablon (right) during the Commander, Submarine Group 9 change of command ceremony held at Deterrent Park, Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor on 8 June 2021 Submarine Group Nine Holds Change of Command 210608-N-AI605-0040.jpg
Rear Adm. Perry (left) receives the Legion of Merit from Rear Adm. Jeffrey Jablon (right) during the Commander, Submarine Group 9 change of command ceremony held at Deterrent Park, Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor on 8 June 2021
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Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon.svg
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg 1 golden star.svg 1 golden star.svg 1 golden star.svg
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Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal ribbon, 2nd award.svg Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal ribbon, 2nd award.svg Joint Meritorious Unit Award (USMC and USN frame).svg
U.S. Navy Unit Commendation ribbon.svg Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg Battle Effectiveness Award ribbon, 4th award.svg
Navy Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg National Defense Service Medal ribbon, 2nd award.svg Global War on Terrorism Service Medal ribbon.svg
Navy and Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Navy Arctic Service Ribbon.svg Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon.svg
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Submarine Warfare Officer Insignia
Defense Superior Service Medal w/ bronze oak leaf cluster Legion of Merit w/ three award stars Meritorious Service Medal w/ award star
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ award star Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ award star Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Navy Unit Commendation Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Navy E Ribbon, 4th award
Navy Expeditionary Medal National Defense Service Medal w/ bronze service star Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ four bronze service stars Navy Arctic Service Ribbon Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Insignia in silver w/ two service stars Deep Submergence Insignia in gold
Command at Sea insignia
Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge

References

  1. ↑ "Douglas Perry receives the Legion of Merit" . Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  2. ↑ "PN151 — Navy, 101st Congress (1989-1990)". U.S. Congress. March 1989. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  3. ↑ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. 1 October 1990. p. 177. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  4. ↑ "Flag Officer Assignments". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  5. ↑ "August 2021 Roster (Public)" (PDF). MyNavyHR. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 August 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  6. ↑ Petty Officer 1st Class Amanda Gray (25 January 2019). "Submarine Group 9 Conducts Change of Command Ceremony". dvidshub.net. Retrieved 9 June 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ↑ Chief Petty Officer Rebecca Ives (8 June 2021). "Submarine Group Nine Holds Change of Command". dvidshub.net. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  8. ↑ "Command of SUBDEVRON 5 changes". Kitsap Sun. 1 April 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  9. ↑ "USS Pasadena (SSN-752) History". U.S. Carriers.net. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  10. ↑ "Rear Admiral Douglas Perry". U.S. Navy. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  11. ↑ "PN595 — Rear Adm. Douglas G. Perry — Navy". United States Congress . 4 May 2023.
  12. ↑ "Joint Force Command Norfolk, U.S. 2nd Fleet Hold Change of Command Ceremony". NATO JFC NORFOLK. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024.


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