James Kilby

James Wells Kilby[1] (born 1963)[2] is a United States Navy vice admiral who serves as the deputy commander of the United States Fleet Forces Command since July 2021. He most recently served as the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities since July 23, 2019. Previously, he was the Director of Integrated Warfare.[3][4][5] Raised in Pound Ridge, New York, Kilby is a 1986 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.[3]

James W. Kilby
Born1963 (age 59–60)
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1986–present
RankVice Admiral
Commands heldCarrier Strike Group 1
Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center
USS Monterey
USS Russell
Battles/warsGulf War
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)

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.[8][9]

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  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. "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
  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. "PN884 — Vice Adm. James W. Kilby — Navy, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. July 25, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  9. "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2023.


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