James P. Downey | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Born | 1964 (age 59–60) New York, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1987–present |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
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| Awards | Navy 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]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "NAVSEA Change of Command". DVIDS. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
- ^ a b "Rear Admiral James Downey". www.navy.mil.
- ^ "PN460 - 1 nominee for Navy, 118th Congress (2023-2024) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress".
- ^ "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense.