Jeffrey T. Jablon
Official portrait, 2024
Born1964 (age 59–60)
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1987–present
RankVice Admiral
Commands heldSubmarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Submarine Group 10
Submarine Development Squadron 5
USS Philadelphia (SSN 690)
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (5)
Alma materVirginia Tech
James Madison University (MBA)
Spouse(s)Trish Jablon[1]

Jeffrey Todd Jablon[2] (born 1964)[3] is a United States Navy vice admiral and submarine warfare officer who has served as deputy chief of naval operations for installations and logistics since December 2023. He most recently served as Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet from April 29, 2021 to June 15, 2023. He previously served as director of military personnel plans and policy of the United States Navy.[4][5]

Raised in Frostburg, Maryland, Jablon graduated from Virginia Tech in 1987 with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He later earned an M.B.A. degree from James Madison University.[4]

In September 2023, Jablon was nominated for promotion to vice admiral with assignment as deputy chief of naval operations for installations and logistics.[6][7]

Awards and decorations

Gold star
Bronze star
Submarine Warfare Officer Insignia
Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit w/ four award stars
Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal w/ two award stars Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ three award stars
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ award star Joint Meritorious Unit Award Navy Unit Commendation w/ two bronze service stars
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Navy E Ribbon, 3rd award Navy Expeditionary Medal
National Defense Service Medal w/ bronze service star Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/ two bronze service stars Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with three bronze service stars Navy Arctic Service Ribbon
Deep Submergence Insignia in gold
Command at Sea insignia

References

  1. ^ "Image - Alamy". Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  2. ^ "PN693 — Navy, 101st Congress (1989-1990)". U.S. Congress. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  3. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 152. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
  4. ^ a b "Rear Admiral Jeffrey Jablon". U.S. Navy. May 5, 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
  5. ^ Petty Officer 1st Class Michael B Zingaro (2021-04-29). "COMSUBPAC Changes Command". dvidshub.net. Retrieved 2021-06-04.((cite web)): CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ "PN943 — Rear Adm. Jeffrey T. Jablon, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. 2023-09-05. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
  7. ^ "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 2023-09-06. Retrieved 2023-09-07.

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Military offices Preceded byRobert J. Brennan Commanding Officer of USS Philadelphia (SSN 690) 2005–2008 Succeeded byJohn D. Spencer Preceded byBrian T. Howes Commodore of Submarine Development Squadron 5 2012–2014 Succeeded byDouglas G. Perry Preceded byMichael P. Holland Commander of Submarine Group 10 2018–2019 Succeeded byMichael D. Bernacchi Preceded byJohn B. Nowell Director of Military Personnel Plans and Policy of the United States Navy 2019–2021 Succeeded byJames P. Waters III Preceded byBlake L. Converse Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet 2021–2023 Succeeded byRichard E. Seif Jr. Preceded byRicky L. Williamson Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Installations and Logistics of the United States Navy 2023–present Incumbent
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