James J. Malloy

James Joseph Malloy[1] is a vice admiral in the United States Navy, who serves as Deputy Commander, U.S. Central Command.

James J. Malloy
BornSilver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1986–present
RankVice Admiral
Commands heldUnited States Naval Forces Central Command
United States Fifth Fleet
Carrier Strike Group 10
Destroyer Squadron 50
USS Pinckney
USS Falcon
Battles/warsOperation Inherent Resolve
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit (2)

He 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.[2][3] 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.[4]


Awards and decorations
Surface Warfare Officer Pin
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters Legion of Merit with one gold award star Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal w/ 4 award stars Joint Service Commendation Medal w/ oak leaf cluster Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ 3 award stars
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ 2 award stars Joint Meritorious Unit Award Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
Navy "E" Ribbon with 2 Battle E devices National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Southwest Asia Service Medal with 1 service star Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ 3 service stars Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon Navy Expert Rifleman Medal
Command at Sea insignia
United States Central Command Badge

References
  1. https://www.congress.gov/nomination/99th-congress/936
  2. https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=108038
  3. https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2018/12/06/three-star-nominated-to-replace-dead-commander-of-5th-fleet/
  4. https://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio.asp?bioID=831
Military offices
Preceded by
John C. Aquilino		 Commander of the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command
2018–2020		 Succeeded by
Samuel Paparo
Preceded by
Thomas W. Bergeson		 Deputy Commander of the United States Central Command
2020–present		 Incumbent
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