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⚫ ] '''Joseph E. Tofalo''' is a ]. A career submarine officer, and has had many off shore and on shore assignments. He currently serves as Commander, ].
] ]
⚫ Joseph E. Tofalo was born to Margaret Tofalo,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.hibbingmn.com/obituaries/article_2ba2a892-3b2a-5cf2-a9ee-1d4483fc2dcc.html |title= Margaret 'Peggy' Tofalo |date= 8 November 2011 |work = Hibbing Daily Tribune |accessdate= 2 October 2013}}</ref> a member of the United States Navy ],<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/uticaod/obituary.aspx?n=margaret-tofalo&pid=154527555 |title= Margaret Tofalo Obituary |date= 8 November 2011 |work = ] |accessdate= 1 October 2013}}</ref> and United States Navy ] Francis Tofalo.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.ancientfaces.com/person/francis-tofalo/12021864 |title= Francis Tofalo |publisher= ] |accessdate= 1 October 2013}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
⚫ Tofalo graduated from the ] in 1983 with a ] degree in ].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio.asp?bioID=591 |title= Rear Admiral Joseph E. Tofalo Commander, Submarine Group 10 |publisher= United States Navy |accessdate= 1 October 2013}}</ref> He was made Rear Admiral in December 2009.
⚫ Joseph E. Tofalo was born to Margaret Tofalo,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.hibbingmn.com/obituaries/article_2ba2a892-3b2a-5cf2-a9ee-1d4483fc2dcc.html |title= Margaret 'Peggy' Tofalo |date= 8 November 2011 |work = Hibbing Daily Tribune |accessdate= 2 October 2013}}</ref> a member of the United States Navy ],<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/uticaod/obituary.aspx?n=margaret-tofalo&pid=154527555 |title= Margaret Tofalo Obituary |date= 8 November 2011 |work = ] |accessdate= 1 October 2013}}</ref> and United States Navy ] Francis Tofalo.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.ancientfaces.com/person/francis-tofalo/12021864 |title= Francis Tofalo |publisher= ] |accessdate= 1 October 2013}}</ref> Tofalo grew up in ]. As a youth he became an ] and was named the ] Eagle Scout of the Year in 1977.<ref>{{cite web|title=Past American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Winners|url=http://www.legion.org/scouting/pastwinners|publisher=American Legion|accessdate=23 October 2013}}</ref>


⚫ Tofalo graduated from the ] in 1983 with a ] degree in ].<ref name=navybio>{{cite web |url= http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio.asp?bioID=591 |title= Rear Admiral Joseph E. Tofalo Commander, Submarine Group 10 |publisher= United States Navy |accessdate= 1 October 2013}}</ref>
Tofalo is a career submarine officer, and has had many off shore and on shore assignments including, most recently, Commander Submarine Group 10.


== References == ==Naval career==
Tofalo is a career submariner. He has served on {{USS|Flasher|SSN-613}}, {{USS|Michigan|SSBN-727}}, and {{USS|Montpelier|SSN-765}}. He served as commanding officer of {{USS|Maine|SSBN-741}} and ].<ref name=navybio/>


Tofalo's shore assignments include being an aide to the Superintendent of the Naval Academy, serving on the Chief of Naval Operations staff and ], and being assigned to the ] Joint War Fighting Center. He served as senior member of the Tactical Readiness Evaluation team for the Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet. After major command, Tofalo served as executive assistant to the commander, ], and as executive assistant to the ].<ref name=navybio/>

Tofalo was selected for Rear Admiral (Lower Half) in December 2009. His first ] assignment was as assistant deputy chief of Staff for Global Force Management and Joint Operations (N3B), ].<ref name=navybio/>

Tofalo became the 14th Commander, Submarine Group 10 on 5 August 2011.<ref>http://kingsbayperiscope.jacksonville.com/military/periscope/2011-08-10/story/group-10-changes-command</ref>

== References ==
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Joseph E. Tofalo
RADML Joe Tofalo, Commander, Submarine Group 10
Nickname(s)Joe
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1983–present
RankRear Admiral
CommandsSubmarine Group 10
AwardsLegion of Merit
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal

Rear Admiral Joseph E. Tofalo is a United States Naval officer. A career submarine officer, and has had many off shore and on shore assignments. He currently serves as Commander, Submarine Group 10.

Capt. Joe E. Tofalo makes his final remarks as commanding officer of Submarine Squadron 3

Early life and education

Joseph E. Tofalo was born to Margaret Tofalo, a member of the United States Navy WAVES, and United States Navy Captain Francis Tofalo. Tofalo grew up in Upstate New York. As a youth he became an Eagle Scout and was named the American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year in 1977.

Tofalo graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science.

Naval career

Tofalo is a career submariner. He has served on USS Flasher (SSN-613), USS Michigan (SSBN-727), and USS Montpelier (SSN-765). He served as commanding officer of USS Maine (SSBN-741) and Submarine Squadron Three.

Tofalo's shore assignments include being an aide to the Superintendent of the Naval Academy, serving on the Chief of Naval Operations staff and Joint Staff, and being assigned to the United States Joint Forces Command Joint War Fighting Center. He served as senior member of the Tactical Readiness Evaluation team for the Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet. After major command, Tofalo served as executive assistant to the commander, Fleet Forces Command, and as executive assistant to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations.

Tofalo was selected for Rear Admiral (Lower Half) in December 2009. His first flag assignment was as assistant deputy chief of Staff for Global Force Management and Joint Operations (N3B), U.S. Fleet Forces Command.

Tofalo became the 14th Commander, Submarine Group 10 on 5 August 2011.

References

  1. "Margaret 'Peggy' Tofalo". Hibbing Daily Tribune. 8 November 2011. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  2. "Margaret Tofalo Obituary". Observer-Dispatch. 8 November 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  3. "Francis Tofalo". AncientFaces. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  4. "Past American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Winners". American Legion. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
  5. ^ "Rear Admiral Joseph E. Tofalo Commander, Submarine Group 10". United States Navy. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  6. http://kingsbayperiscope.jacksonville.com/military/periscope/2011-08-10/story/group-10-changes-command

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