James W. Kilby
Born1963 (age 60–61)
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Years of service1986–present
RankAdmiral
Commands heldVice Chief of Naval Operations
Carrier Strike Group 1
Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center
USS Monterey
USS Russell
Battles/warsGulf War
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)

James Wells Kilby[1] (born 1963)[2] is a United States Navy admiral who serves as the vice chief of naval operations. He previously served as the deputy commander of the United States Fleet Forces Command.[3][4][5]

Raised in Pound Ridge, New York, Kilby is a 1986 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.[3]

In July 2021, he was nominated to succeed David Kriete as deputy commander of the United States Fleet Forces Command.[6][7] In July 2023, he was nominated for promotion to admiral and assignment as vice chief of naval operations. On January 5, 2024, he was promoted to admiral.[8]

References

  1. ^ "PN936 — Civilian — 99th Congress (1985-1986)". U.S. Congress. March 19, 1986. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  2. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 125. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Vice Admiral James Kilby". www.navy.mil. July 31, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  4. ^ https://www.iitsec.org/-/media/sites/iitsec/link-attachments/agenda-details/newsignatureeventfinal.ashx?la=en[bare URL PDF]
  5. ^ Stone, Ken (May 27, 2014). "Capt. Kilby Named to Lead Navy Post Here; Carl Vinson Skipper Is Shipping Out". Times of San Diego. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  6. ^ "PN821 — Vice Adm. James W. Kilby — Navy". U.S. Congress. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  7. ^ "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  8. ^ https://www.dvidshub.net/image/8190292/adm-kilby-assumes-role-vice-chief-naval-operations

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Military offices New office Commander of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center 2014–2016 Succeeded byJohn F.G. Wade Preceded byJames T. Loeblein Commander of Carrier Strike Group 1 2016–2017 Succeeded byJohn V. Fuller New office Director of Integrated Warfare of the United States Navy 2017–2019 Succeeded byJames E. Pitts Preceded byWilliam R. Merz Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities of the United States Navy 2019–2021 Succeeded byScott D. Conn Preceded byDavid M. Kriete Deputy Commander of the United States Fleet Forces Command 2021–2024 Succeeded byJohn Gumbleton Preceded byLisa Franchetti Vice Chief of Naval Operations 2024–present Incumbent


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