James J. Malloy

James Joseph Malloy[1] (born 1963)[2] is a retired vice admiral in the United States Navy, who last served as Deputy Commander, United States Central Command from September 21, 2020, to July 2022.

James J. Malloy
Born	1963 (age 59–60) Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1986–2022
Rank	Vice Admiral
Commands held	United States Naval Forces Central Command United States Fifth Fleet Carrier Strike Group 10 Destroyer Squadron 50 USS Pinckney USS Falcon
Battles/wars	Operation Inherent Resolve
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (2)

Malloy served as the Commander United States Naval Forces Central Command/United States Fifth Fleet. He assumed command on December 7, 2018, following the death of Scott Stearney.[3][4] 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.[5] He holds an M.S. degree in systems technology (command, control and communications) from the Naval Postgraduate School, an M.S. degree in national security strategy from the National War College and a Master of Health Sciences degree in emergency and disaster management from Touro University.[6]