James Wells Kilby[1] (born 1963)[2] is a United States Navy admiral who serves as the vice chief of naval operations. He previously served as the deputy commander of the United States Fleet Forces Command.[3][4][5]
James W. Kilby
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| Born | 1963 (age 60–61) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1986–present |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Vice Chief of Naval Operations Carrier Strike Group 1 Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center USS Monterey USS Russell |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) |
Raised in Pound Ridge, New York, Kilby is a 1986 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.[3]
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. On January 5, 2024, he was promoted to admiral.[8]
Media related to James W. Kilby at Wikimedia Commons| Military offices | ||
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| New office | Commander of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center 2014–2016 |
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| Preceded by | Commander of Carrier Strike Group 1 2016–2017 |
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| New office | Director of Integrated Warfare of the United States Navy 2017–2019 |
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| Preceded by | Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities of the United States Navy 2019–2021 |
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| Preceded by | Deputy Commander of the United States Fleet Forces Command 2021–2024 |
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| Preceded by | Vice Chief of Naval Operations 2024–present |
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