Jeromy B. Williams

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Jeromy B. Williams
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Branch United States Navy
Years of service1993–present
Rank Rear Admiral
Commands Naval Special Warfare Development Group
Awards Silver Star Medal

Jeromy B. Williams is a United States Navy rear admiral who served as the commander of Special Operations Command Pacific.

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Williams attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1993 and was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. Williams volunteered for and received orders for Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training (BUD/S) at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. After six months of training, Williams graduated with BUD/S class 191 in 1994. [1] Following SEAL Tactical Training (STT) and completion of six month probationary period, he received the 1130 designator as a Naval Special Warfare Officer, entitled to wear the Special Warfare insignia. Williams served operational assignments as assistant platoon commander, assistant operations officer, and platoon commander. Williams volunteered for and completed a specialized selection and training course for assignment to Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) in 2001 serving as assault troop commander, operations officer, and squadron executive officer till 2006 during which time he planned, rehearsed and operated during classified operations during Operation Enduring Freedom. [2] Williams later earned a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. His staff and command assignments include staff officer, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) from 1999 to 2000, crisis and contingency division chief, Special Operations Command Europe from 2007 to 2009, NSWDG squadron(Red) commanding officer from 2009 to 2012, Naval Special Warfare Officer Detailer at the Navy Personnel Command from 2012 to 2013, deputy director for Integration, United States Special Operations Command from 2013 to 2014, deputy commander and then commander, Naval Special Warfare Development Group from 2015 to 2017. [3]

Awards and decorations

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1 golden star.svg
Silver Star Medal ribbon.svg
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US Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon.svg
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg
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1 golden star.svg
1 golden star.svg
1 golden star.svg
Bronze Star ribbon.svg
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Defense Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg
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1 golden star.svg
Joint Service Commendation ribbon.svg
1 golden star.svg
1 golden star.svg
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation ribbon.svg
Joint Service Achievement Medal ribbon.svg
1 golden star.svg
1 golden star.svg
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal ribbon.svg
1 golden star.svg
Combat Action Ribbon.svg
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United States Navy Presidential Unit Citation ribbon.svg
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Joint Meritorious Unit Award (USMC and USN frame).svg
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg
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National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg
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Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg
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Afghanistan Campaign ribbon.svg
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Service ribbon.svg
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Armed Forces Service Medal ribbon.svg
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Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.svg
Humanitarian Service ribbon.svg
NATO Medal Yugoslavia ribbon bar.svg United States Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon with expert device.svg United States Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon with expert device.svg
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Badge SEAL Insignia
1st Row Silver Star w/ 2 awards stars Defense Superior Service Medal w/ oak leaf cluster
2nd Row Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal w/ Combat "V" device, silver 5/16 inch star and bronze 5/16 inch star Defense Meritorious Service Medal w/ oak leaf cluster
3rd Row Joint Service Commendation Medal w/ 2 oak leaf clusters Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ 2 5/16 inch stars Joint Service Achievement Medal
4th Row Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ 2 5/16 inch stars Combat Action Ribbon w/ 1 award star Navy Presidential Unit Citation w/ 4 bronze service stars
5th Row Joint Meritorious Unit Award w/ 4 bronze oak leaf clusters Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
6th Row National Defense Service Medal w/ service star Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/ service star Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ 4 bronze service stars
7th Row Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Humanitarian Service Medal
8th Row Armed Forces Service Medal w/ 1 bronze service star Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ 2 silver service stars and 2 bronze service stars colspan="2" Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon
9th row NATO Medal for the former Yugoslavia Rifle Marksmanship Medal Pistol Marksmanship Medal
Badge Naval Parachutist insignia
Badge Command-at-Sea Insignia

References

  1. "Rear Admiral Jeromy B. Williams". March 12, 2024. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. "Special Operations Command Pacific Rear Admiral Jeromy B. Williams Commander" (PDF). U.S. Department of Defense. Archived from the original on August 21, 2022. Retrieved March 13, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. "U.S. Navy – Former Commander of Naval Special Warfare Development Group". U.S. Department of Defense. Archived from the original on August 5, 2020. Retrieved March 13, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)