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James W. Kilby
Born1963 (age 60–61)
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Years of service1986–present
RankAdmiral
CommandsVice Chief of Naval Operations
Carrier Strike Group 1
Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center
USS Monterey
USS Russell
Battles / warsGulf War
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)

James Wells Kilby (born 1963) 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.

Raised in Pound Ridge, New York, Kilby is a 1986 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.

In July 2021, he was nominated to succeed David Kriete as deputy commander of the United States Fleet Forces Command. In July 2023, he was nominated for promotion to admiral and assignment as vice chief of naval operations. On 5 January 2024, he was promoted to admiral.

References

  1. "PN936 — Civilian — 99th Congress (1985-1986)". U.S. Congress. 19 March 1986. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  2. Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. 1 October 1990. p. 125. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Vice Admiral James Kilby". www.navy.mil. 31 July 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  4. https://www.iitsec.org/-/media/sites/iitsec/link-attachments/agenda-details/newsignatureeventfinal.ashx?la=en
  5. Stone, Ken (27 May 2014). "Capt. Kilby Named to Lead Navy Post Here; Carl Vinson Skipper Is Shipping Out". Times of San Diego. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  6. "PN821 — Vice Adm. James W. Kilby — Navy". U.S. Congress. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
  7. "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  8. "Adm. Kilby Assumes Role as Vice Chief of Naval Operations".

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Military offices
New office Commander of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center
2014–2016 		Succeeded byJohn F.G. Wade
Preceded byJames T. Loeblein Commander of Carrier Strike Group 1
2016–2017 		Succeeded byJohn V. Fuller
New office Director of Integrated Warfare of the United States Navy
2017–2019 		Succeeded byJames E. Pitts
Preceded byWilliam R. Merz Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities of the United States Navy
2019–2021 		Succeeded byScott D. Conn
Preceded byDavid M. Kriete Deputy Commander of the United States Fleet Forces Command
2021–2024 		Succeeded byJohn Gumbleton
Preceded byLisa Franchetti Vice Chief of Naval Operations
2024–present 		Incumbent


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