James P. Downey

James P. Downey
Official portrait, 2024
Born1964 (age 59–60)
New York, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Years of service1987–present
RankVice Admiral
Commands
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)

James Peter Downey (born 1964)[1] is a United States Navy vice admiral who has served as the commander of Naval Sea Systems Command since January 3, 2024.[2] He served as the program executive officer for aircraft carriers from 2019 to 2023.[3]

Raised in New York state, Downey graduated from the University at Albany, SUNY with a B.S. degree in economics and computer science in 1986. He was commissioned as an ensign in 1987. Downey later earned an M.S. degree in computer science from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1997.[3]

In April 2023, Downey was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and appointment as commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ Register of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and Reserve Officers on Active Duty. U.S. Government Printing Office. October 1, 1990. p. 138. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  2. ^ "NAVSEA Change of Command". DVIDS. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Rear Admiral James Downey". www.navy.mil.
  4. ^ "PN460 - 1 nominee for Navy, 118th Congress (2023-2024) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress".
  5. ^ "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense.
Military offices
Preceded by Deputy Commander for Surface Warfare of the Naval Sea Systems Command and Commander of the Navy Regional Maintenance Center
2016–2019 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Program Executive Officer for Aircraft Carriers of the United States Navy
2019–2023 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of Naval Sea Systems Command
2023–present 		Incumbent


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